🇺🇸 United States exports of uncoated paperboard: 2024 trade data
The United States exported $1.39 billion of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (1.92 million tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 144 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of uncoated paperboard by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.39B | 1.92M t |
| 2023 | $1.36B | 1.89M t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 1.67M t |
| 2021 | $1.30B | 1.62M t |
| 2020 | $1.02B | 1.60M t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 1.43M t |
| 2018 | $1.15B | 1.50M t |
| 2017 | $1.05B | 1.51M t |
Where the United States exports uncoated paperboard to
Most of it went to Canada (41%), Mexico (33%), Costa Rica (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $575.0M | 41% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $456.9M | 33% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $93.7M | 6.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $68.2M | 4.9% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $32.8M | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | $22.2M | 1.6% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $19.3M | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $18.3M | 1.3% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $16.9M | 1.2% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $14.1M | 1% |
Types of uncoated paperboard under HS 4805
| 4805.25 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets | 30% |
| 4805.19 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, fluting paper other than semi-chemical or straw, rolls or sheets | 19% |
| 4805.11 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, semi-chemical fluting paper, rolls or sheets | 19% |
| 4805.24 | Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight 150g/m2, or less, in rolls or sheets | 16% |
| 4805.91 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no.4805 | 5.6% |
| 4805.93 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight 225/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 4.7% |
| 4805.92 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805 | 3.1% |
| 4805.40 | Paper and paperboard: filter paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls or sheets | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average export price of uncoated paperboard
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.56. 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.
The United States also imports uncoated paperboard
Imports of uncoated paperboard by the United States reached $1.06 billion in 2024 (1.26 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 212 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $786.0M | 74% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $67.4M | 6.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $31.2M | 2.9% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $28.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $25.0M | 2.4% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $19.5M | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $12.0M | 1.1% |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | $10.2M | 1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $9.2M | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Uncoated paperboard trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by the United States?
The United States imported uncoated paperboard worth $1.06 billion in 2024 (1.26 million tonnes).
Where does the United States import uncoated paperboard from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Canada (74%), Australia (6%), Germany (3%).
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.56 per kg.
Does the United States export uncoated paperboard?
Yes. The United States exported uncoated paperboard worth $1.39 billion in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
Uncoated paperboard falls under HS heading 4805 (Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading uncoated paperboard with the United States?
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