Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.4 million of coated printing paper (light weight) in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $4.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $639K | 597 t |
| 2017 | $424K | 440 t |
Where Ethiopia imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
Germany alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 90% |
| Spain | $311K | 7.1% |
| Slovenia | $88K | 2% |
| China | $23K | 0.5% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 24% above the world average of $1.14. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Spain (7%) and Slovenia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (light weight) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $424 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 928%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4810 page.
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 Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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