Toilet paper imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toilet paper by the United States reached $509.0 million in 2024 (233.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 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 | $509.0M | 233.9K t |
| 2023 | $423.0M | 188.8K t |
| 2022 | $343.5M | 167.2K t |
| 2021 | $366.1M | 194.4K t |
| 2020 | $526.8M | 292.1K t |
| 2019 | $353.6M | 196.5K t |
| 2018 | $372.2M | 209.7K t |
| 2017 | $341.6M | 192.6K t |
Where the United States imports toilet paper from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $321.1M | 63% |
| China | $59.1M | 12% |
| Mexico | $58.0M | 11% |
| Indonesia | $31.7M | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $15.3M | 3% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $4.9M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $4.6M | 0.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported toilet paper worth $214.4 million (70.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 148 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $188.2M | 88% |
| Mexico | $6.0M | 2.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.1M | 1% |
| Bahamas | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| Bermuda | $1.3M | 0.6% |
| Guatemala | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Cayman Isds | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Barbados | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| Costa Rica | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| Saint Maarten | $886K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States toilet paper imports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper imported by the United States?
The United States imported toilet paper worth $509.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 222 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($321.1 million), followed by China (12%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $341.6 million in 2017 to $509.0 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2020 at $526.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $404.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export toilet paper?
Yes. The United States exported $214.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $294.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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