End-UseCategory 1

Pulpwood and Woodpulp Exports

Name: Pulpwood and Woodpulp Exports (End-Use 12420) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

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U.S. exports · July 2026: $635.2M; End-Use export classification

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U.S. exports of pulpwood and woodpulp exports (End-Use 12420) totaled $635.2M in July 2026, traded with 121 countries.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Pulpwood logs and processed woodpulp — the primary fiber feedstocks for paper, paperboard, and cellulose-based products — represent a significant US forest-products export stream, with softwood species dominating volume. Export competitiveness is closely tied to domestic timber supply conditions, mill capacity utilization, and global pulp price indices such as NBSK (northern bleached softwood kraft). Phytosanitary certification from USDA APHIS is required for unprocessed wood log exports to prevent the spread of invasive pests, while processed pulp shipments follow standard commercial documentation.

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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.

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Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What phytosanitary requirements apply to US pulpwood log exports?

Unprocessed pulpwood logs exported from the US must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by USDA APHIS, attesting that the wood is free from regulated pests such as bark beetles and wood borers. Many importing countries also impose their own heat-treatment or debarking requirements, so exporters must verify the destination country's specific import conditions before shipment.

How does the distinction between pulpwood and woodpulp affect export classification and pricing?

Pulpwood refers to raw or chipped logs destined for pulping, while woodpulp is the processed fibrous product resulting from chemical or mechanical pulping. They are classified under different Schedule B headings and priced on different market benchmarks — pulpwood against regional timber stumpage rates and woodpulp against global pulp indices. The distinction also affects freight economics, as woodpulp is typically baled and ships at higher value density than bulk pulpwood chips.