Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $466.7 million (420.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $466.7M | 420.2K t |
| 2023 | $427.9M | 350.6K t |
| 2022 | $552.8M | 456.5K t |
| 2021 | $448.6M | 448.0K t |
| 2020 | $368.4M | 348.8K t |
| 2019 | $489.6M | 461.8K t |
| 2018 | $385.7M | 387.5K t |
| 2017 | $324.3M | 331.0K t |
Where the United States imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
Most of the value came from Canada (25%), Brazil (13%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $115.3M | 25% |
| Brazil | $58.7M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53.6M | 12% |
| Thailand | $47.3M | 10% |
| Portugal | $46.4M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $44.4M | 9.5% |
| Israel | $26.6M | 5.7% |
| India | $14.7M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $13.0M | 2.8% |
| Finland | $12.7M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $117.6 million (85.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Canada (48%), Mexico (24%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $56.9M | 48% |
| Mexico | $28.1M | 24% |
| France | $7.6M | 6.4% |
| Venezuela | $4.9M | 4.2% |
| Panama | $2.3M | 2% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| China | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by the United States?
The United States imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $466.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 217 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($115.3 million), followed by Brazil (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.01 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 (small sheets) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $324.3 million in 2017 to $466.7 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $552.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $433.0 million a year.
Does the United States also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. The United States exported $117.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and France. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $349.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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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