Unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $4.6 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 30 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.0 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 | $4.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 25.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 75.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 17.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 15.5K t |
Where the United States exports unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) to
Canada alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.8M | 59% |
| India | $521K | 11% |
| South Africa | $424K | 9.1% |
| Poland | $202K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $178K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $167K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $111K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $87K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.86. 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.
Unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $1.8 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 41 countries. One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.8M | 100% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exports (HS 4703.19): 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 4703.19: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of non-coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) exported by the United States?
The United States exported unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 30 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (11%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 450% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
Yes. The United States imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Japan and Finland. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood)?
The HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (hardwood) is subheading 4703.19. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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