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U.S. exports of newsprint exports (End-Use 12430) totaled $1.0B in April 2026, traded with 155 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNewsprint — lightweight, uncoated paper manufactured primarily from mechanical or thermomechanical pulp and used for newspaper and directory printing — has seen structural export demand shifts as print media circulation declines globally. US newsprint mills have consolidated significantly, and export volumes now reflect surplus capacity rather than primary market growth. Buyers in Latin America and other developing markets remain active importers of US newsprint, and pricing is benchmarked against North American producer list prices with discounts tied to volume and contract length.
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Newsprint is generally defined as uncoated paper weighing between approximately 40 and 57 grams per square meter, manufactured predominantly from mechanical pulp, and not surface-decorated or printed. Basis weight, pulp composition, and brightness level are the key specification parameters that buyers and sellers reference in contracts, and these same characteristics determine the correct Schedule B classification at the HTS level.
As domestic newspaper circulation has contracted, US mills have increasingly oriented surplus newsprint capacity toward export markets, particularly in Latin America and Asia where print media demand has been more resilient. Some mills have also converted capacity to produce other paper grades, reducing overall newsprint supply and supporting price floors. Exporters should monitor mill conversion announcements as they can affect availability and lead times.
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