Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.4 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 69% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.9 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 | $2.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 4.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 99% |
| China | $28K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.25, 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 printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.57): 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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (1%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2020 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. 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 4802 page.
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