Unbleached kraft linerboard exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $2.26 billion of unbleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (3.66 million tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 90 countries. That is 15% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.26B | 3.66M t |
| 2023 | $1.96B | 2.92M t |
| 2022 | $2.48B | 2.87M t |
| 2021 | $1.92B | 2.70M t |
| 2020 | $1.90B | 3.36M t |
| 2019 | $1.96B | 3.04M t |
| 2018 | $2.59B | 3.52M t |
| 2017 | $2.02B | 3.24M t |
Where the United States exports unbleached kraft linerboard to
Most of it went to Mexico (25%), China (12%), Canada (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $557.4M | 25% |
| China | $279.6M | 12% |
| Canada | $194.4M | 8.6% |
| Guatemala | $171.4M | 7.6% |
| Ecuador | $164.0M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $114.5M | 5.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $73.5M | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $64.8M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $56.5M | 2.5% |
| Chile | $50.8M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft linerboard imports to the United States
Imports of unbleached kraft linerboard by the United States reached $31.4 million in 2024 (31.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Australia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $20.4M | 65% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 9.3% |
| Canada | $2.7M | 8.6% |
| Brazil | $2.1M | 6.7% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $748K | 2.4% |
| China | $261K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $224K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $80K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached kraft linerboard exports (HS 4804.11): 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 4804.11: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft linerboard exported by the United States?
The United States exported unbleached kraft linerboard worth $2.26 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.66 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 90 countries worldwide, with 43% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached kraft linerboard from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($557.4 million), followed by China (12%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 106 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached kraft linerboard from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.02 billion in 2017 to $2.26 billion in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $2.59 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.14 billion a year.
Does the United States also import unbleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. The United States imported $31.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, Sweden and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.23 billion a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.11. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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Same product, other countries
World unbleached kraft linerboard trade: top importers and exporters
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- Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)
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- Medium bleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2)
- Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)
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