Paper notebooks and albums imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported paper notebooks and albums worth $23.0 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.3 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 | $23.0M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2022 | $33.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 9.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports paper notebooks and albums from
Indonesia alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $11.7M | 51% |
| China | $9.4M | 41% |
| India | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| France | $168K | 0.7% |
| United States | $160K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $90K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $35K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $15K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 73% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 25% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 1.5% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 0.2% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.2% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 48% below the world average of $3.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported paper notebooks and albums worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Ethiopia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by China (41%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $35.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (73% of the value) and 4820.10 (25%).
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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