Kraft paper imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported kraft paper worth $10.3 million (15.3 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.3M | 15.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 23.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 20.0K t |
Where Cameroon imports kraft paper from
Most of the value came from Sweden (45%), Netherlands (31%), Morocco (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.6M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 31% |
| Morocco | $995K | 9.7% |
| Poland | $319K | 3.1% |
| China | $297K | 2.9% |
| France | $260K | 2.5% |
| Finland | $206K | 2% |
| Portugal | $158K | 1.5% |
| United States | $122K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 57% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 21% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 12% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 8.2% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 1.7% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 0.2% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.1% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon kraft paper imports (HS 4804): 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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported kraft paper worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Cameroon?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (31%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (57% of the value) and 4804.21 (21%).
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