Uncoated printing paper imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated printing paper by the DR Congo reached $12.6 million in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, 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 | $12.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 4.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Thailand (18%), Indonesia (15%), South Africa (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+959% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $2.3M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 15% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 15% |
| Uganda | $1.4M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| India | $1.1M | 9% |
| China | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $523K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $400K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $331K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 72% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 12% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 5.1% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 4.2% |
| 4802.62 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) | 2.7% |
| 4802.54 | Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) | 1.9% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 1.6% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported uncoated printing paper worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to the DR Congo?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Indonesia (15%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2023 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (72% of the value) and 4802.57 (12%).
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