Sulfite wrapping paper exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sulfite wrapping paper by the United States reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 7.0K t |
Where the United States exports sulfite wrapping paper to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.1M | 69% |
| Colombia | $721K | 16% |
| Canada | $272K | 6.1% |
| Philippines | $125K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.1% |
| Ecuador | $41K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.4% |
| Cayman Isds | $17K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $17K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 61% above the world average of $1.55. 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.
Sulfite wrapping paper imports to the United States
The United States imported $3.7 million of sulfite wrapping paper in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+558% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.1M | 56% |
| Germany | $471K | 13% |
| China | $363K | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $212K | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $189K | 5.1% |
| France | $173K | 4.6% |
| Taiwan | $98K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $45K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $16K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States sulfite wrapping paper exports (HS 4805.30): 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 4805.30: Paper and paperboard: sulphite wrapping paper, uncoated, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfite wrapping paper exported by the United States?
The United States exported sulfite wrapping paper worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 94 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulfite wrapping paper from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Colombia (16%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulfite wrapping paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sulfite wrapping paper from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does the United States also import sulfite wrapping paper?
Yes. The United States imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Germany and China. That compares with exports of $4.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sulfite wrapping paper?
The HS code for sulfite wrapping paper is subheading 4805.30. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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