Coated paper imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated paper by Ethiopia reached $6.8 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.2 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 | $6.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 7.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports coated paper from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 60% of the value.
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 64% |
| 4810.92 | Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) | 13% |
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 7.8% |
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 7.4% |
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 6.7% |
| 4810.39 | Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types) | 0.8% |
| 4810.22 | Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) | 0% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia coated paper imports (HS 4810): 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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported coated paper worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (24%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated paper to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4810.13 (64% of the value) and 4810.92 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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