Paper articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.7 million of paper articles in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.2 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 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports paper articles from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 69% |
| Sri Lanka | $643K | 17% |
| Egypt | $136K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $67K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $59K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $42K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 0.8% |
| India | $27K | 0.7% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 80% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 8.6% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 6.2% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 3% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 1.3% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported paper articles worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Sri Lanka (17%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (80% of the value) and 4823.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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