Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) by the United States reached $83.9 million in 2024 (125.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 86 countries. Value rose 10% 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 | $83.9M | 125.6K t |
| 2023 | $76.3M | 134.0K t |
| 2022 | $104.6M | 161.5K t |
| 2021 | $101.6M | 140.8K t |
| 2020 | $67.0M | 118.6K t |
| 2019 | $82.1M | 147.3K t |
| 2018 | $99.7M | 136.6K t |
| 2017 | $91.1M | 146.4K t |
Where the United States imports unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+659% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $53.1M | 63% |
| Chile | $21.7M | 26% |
| Sweden | $4.9M | 5.8% |
| Finland | $4.2M | 5% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) exports from the United States
Exports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) by the United States reached $73.6 million in 2024 (104.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 51 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Vietnam (22%), China (19%), South Korea (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+520% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $16.1M | 22% |
| China | $13.7M | 19% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 15% |
| Thailand | $7.4M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $4.4M | 6% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 4.3% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.11): 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 4703.11: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by the United States?
The United States imported unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $83.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 86 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to the United States?
Canada was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($53.1 million), followed by Chile (26%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.1 million in 2017 to $83.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $104.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $88.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
Yes. The United States exported $73.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, China and South Korea. That compares with imports of $83.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.11. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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