🇺🇸 United States exports of semi-chemical wood pulp: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States exported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $95.9 million (154.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 58 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $147.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of semi-chemical wood pulp by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95.9M | 154.0K t |
| 2023 | $105.3M | 153.0K t |
| 2022 | $147.3M | 216.2K t |
| 2021 | $58.0M | 96.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.4M | 87.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 45.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 31.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 24.4K t |
Where the United States exports semi-chemical wood pulp to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $57.4M | 60% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $13.9M | 15% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $9.2M | 9.6% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $5.5M | 5.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $2.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $2.2M | 2.3% |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | $1.0M | 1.1% |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | $838K | 0.9% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $422K | 0.4% |
Average export price of semi-chemical wood pulp
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also imports semi-chemical wood pulp
In 2024, the United States imported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $77.4 million (135.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $70.1M | 91% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $3.7M | 4.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $3.2M | 4.1% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $186K | 0.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $164K | 0.2% |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | $53K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $14K | 0% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $13K | 0% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $9K | 0% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4705: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.
Semi-chemical wood pulp trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of semi-chemical wood pulp imported by the United States?
The United States imported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $77.4 million in 2024 (135.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import semi-chemical wood pulp from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (90%), Norway (5%), Sweden (4%).
What is the average import price of semi-chemical wood pulp in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.54 per kg.
Does the United States export semi-chemical wood pulp?
Yes. The United States exported semi-chemical wood pulp worth $95.9 million in 2024, mainly to Egypt, China, India.
What is the HS code for semi-chemical wood pulp?
Semi-chemical wood pulp falls under HS heading 4705 (Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading semi-chemical wood pulp with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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