Uncoated printing paper imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated printing paper by Cote d'Ivoire reached $33.7 million in 2024 (41.5 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $33.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 40.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 34.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 35.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 30.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 23.5K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports uncoated printing paper from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (42%), China (14%), Portugal (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.0M | 42% |
| China | $4.9M | 14% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 11% |
| Brazil | $3.0M | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $2.7M | 8% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $711K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $549K | 1.6% |
| United States | $416K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 63% |
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 14% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 13% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 5.2% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 4.5% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 0.2% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.1% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported uncoated printing paper worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Cote d'Ivoire?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 954% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 24% 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 Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $40.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 4802.55 (63% of the value) and 4802.56 (14%).
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 Cote d'Ivoire. Tell us your product to see it live.
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