Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $42.6 million of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) in 2024 (56.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 80 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.5 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 | $42.6M | 56.5K t |
| 2023 | $46.4M | 70.3K t |
| 2022 | $68.5M | 72.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 51.2K t |
| 2020 | $61.9M | 115.7K t |
| 2019 | $58.8M | 79.8K t |
| 2018 | $58.3M | 67.9K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 58.0K t |
Where the United States exports uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (44%), Costa Rica (17%), Mexico (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Honduras grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.6M | 44% |
| Costa Rica | $7.1M | 17% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 11% |
| Honduras | $3.7M | 8.8% |
| Colombia | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| Ecuador | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Peru | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Israel | $711K | 1.7% |
| China | $691K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $673K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imports to the United States
Imports of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) by the United States reached $16.2 million in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $9.9M | 61% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 8.6% |
| India | $628K | 3.9% |
| France | $374K | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $256K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $202K | 1.2% |
| China | $132K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $114K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $104K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) exports (HS 4805.92): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) exported by the United States?
The United States exported uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 80 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Costa Rica (17%) and Mexico (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average export price of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $68.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)?
Yes. The United States imported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) is subheading 4805.92. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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