🇺🇸 United States imports of sulfite wood pulp: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $278.1 million of sulfite wood pulp in 2024 (341.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 121 countries for imports of this product. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of sulfite wood pulp by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278.1M | 341.1K t |
| 2023 | $211.2M | 343.1K t |
| 2022 | $244.2M | 694.6K t |
| 2021 | $165.4M | 273.9K t |
| 2020 | $122.3M | 217.3K t |
| 2019 | $119.6M | 274.2K t |
| 2018 | $110.1M | 106.3K t |
| 2017 | $109.8M | 195.8K t |
Where the United States imports sulfite wood pulp from
Canada alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $273.1M | 98% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1.7M | 0.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $466K | 0.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $457K | 0.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $7K | 0% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3K | 0% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $0K | 0% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $0K | 0% |
Types of sulfite wood pulp under HS 4704
| 4704.21 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of coniferous wood | 99% |
| 4704.29 | Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, sulphite, (other than dissolving grades), semi-bleached or bleached, of non-coniferous wood | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4704.
Average import price of sulfite wood pulp
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports sulfite wood pulp
The United States exported $65.6 million of sulfite wood pulp in 2024 (56.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 61 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $35.4M | 54% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.5M | 6.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $4.2M | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.6M | 5.4% |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.9M | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2.3M | 3.5% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.6% |
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 4704: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades.
Sulfite wood pulp trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of sulfite wood pulp imported by the United States?
The United States imported sulfite wood pulp worth $278.1 million in 2024 (341.1 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import sulfite wood pulp from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (98%), Germany (1%), Norway (1%).
What is the average import price of sulfite wood pulp in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.94 per kg.
Does the United States export sulfite wood pulp?
Yes. The United States exported sulfite wood pulp worth $65.6 million in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, China, Canada.
What is the HS code for sulfite wood pulp?
Sulfite wood pulp falls under HS heading 4704 (Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading sulfite wood pulp with the United States?
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