Paper and pulp articles (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and pulp articles (other) by Ethiopia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (933 tonnes). That is 47% more than in 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 | $3.0M | 933 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 858 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 893 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 849 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 952 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports paper and pulp articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 68% |
| Sri Lanka | $643K | 22% |
| Egypt | $136K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $66K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.8% |
| India | $22K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.53. 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.
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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 4823.90: Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and pulp articles (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported paper and pulp articles (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 933 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and pulp articles (other) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Sri Lanka (21%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and pulp articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and pulp articles (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and pulp articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and pulp articles (other) is subheading 4823.90. 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 4823 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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