U.S. BSK (bleached softwood kraft) pulp exports in April 2017 were down 10% y/y, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census. April 2017 BSK pulp exports to China were near a three-year low.

The following table shows U.S. BSK pulp exports for April 2017 and the first four months of the year to key global areas. The graph that follows shows U.S. BSK pulp exports from 2008 through April 2017.