Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) by the United States reached $517.7 million in 2024 (414.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 201 countries for imports of this product. That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517.7M | 414.2K t |
| 2023 | $406.4M | 297.5K t |
| 2022 | $574.0M | 479.4K t |
| 2021 | $395.5M | 391.7K t |
| 2020 | $623.8M | 679.2K t |
| 2019 | $409.4M | 387.6K t |
| 2018 | $354.8M | 344.7K t |
| 2017 | $290.7M | 266.9K t |
Where the United States imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) from
Canada alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+907% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $322.2M | 62% |
| Indonesia | $34.3M | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $31.8M | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $23.1M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $22.7M | 4.4% |
| Finland | $22.1M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $19.7M | 3.8% |
| Israel | $6.7M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $3.6M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 20% above the world average of $1.04. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) exports from the United States
The United States exported $176.9 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) in 2024 (182.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 108 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (48%), Canada (23%), Dominican Republic (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $85.5M | 48% |
| Canada | $41.5M | 24% |
| Dominican Republic | $12.8M | 7.2% |
| India | $8.1M | 4.6% |
| Morocco | $7.7M | 4.4% |
| Colombia | $4.7M | 2.7% |
| China | $1.6M | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| El Salvador | $1.1M | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports (HS 4802.55): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4802.55: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imported by the United States?
The United States imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $517.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 414.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 201 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($322.2 million), followed by Indonesia (7%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 907% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $290.7 million in 2017 to $517.7 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2020 at $623.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $446.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
Yes. The United States exported $176.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $340.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) is subheading 4802.55. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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