Uncoated printing paper imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported uncoated printing paper worth $19.5 million (21.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.5M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 21.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 16.8K t |
Where Cameroon imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (32%), Portugal (23%), Thailand (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+428% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $6.3M | 32% |
| Portugal | $4.5M | 23% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 13% |
| China | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| Finland | $564K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $397K | 2% |
| Sweden | $347K | 1.8% |
| France | $298K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 56% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 25% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 8.2% |
| 4802.62 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) | 4% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 3.1% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 2.3% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 0.7% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
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 uncoated printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported uncoated printing paper worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Cameroon?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Portugal (23%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 428% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Cameroon the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (55% of the value) and 4802.57 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Cameroon. Tell us your product to see it live.
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