4703Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades:
化学木材パルプ（ソーダパルプ及び硫酸塩パルプ（クラフトパルプ）に限るものとし、溶解用のものを除く。）
HS code 4703 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades:”. This code has 4 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 4703 (Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades:) totaled ¥10B (YoY -19.4%), with a volume of 84,236 MT at about ¥118,639/MT. The top import sources are United States of America (35.9%), Canada (18.6%), Brazil (18.5%). Exports totaled ¥2B (YoY +12.2%), with a volume of 25,053 MT at about ¥87,417/MT. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (60.0%), Republic of Korea (18.3%), Viet Nam (5.9%).
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥15B | 60.0% | 206,433 MT | ¥73,084/MT |
| 2 | Republic of Korea | ¥5B | 18.3% | 52,223 MT | ¥88,386/MT |
| 3 | Viet Nam | ¥1B | 5.9% | 15,819 MT | ¥93,865/MT |
| 4 | Indonesia | ¥1B | 5.7% | 13,722 MT | ¥103,865/MT |
| 5 | Thailand | ¥1B | 5.0% | 12,929 MT | ¥97,209/MT |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | ¥48B | 35.9% | 305,885 MT | ¥157,614/MT |
| 2 | Canada | ¥25B | 18.6% | 224,805 MT | ¥111,184/MT |
| 3 | Brazil | ¥25B | 18.5% | 292,723 MT | ¥84,745/MT |
| 4 | Chile | ¥13B | 9.7% | 126,474 MT | ¥103,074/MT |
| 5 | Finland | ¥9B | 7.1% | 76,696 MT | ¥123,454/MT |
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