Specialty coated paper imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty coated paper by Ethiopia reached $6.8 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.5 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 | $6.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports specialty coated paper from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.9M | 57% |
| China | $2.1M | 31% |
| Taiwan | $225K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 1.9% |
| United States | $80K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $67K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $63K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $53K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $50K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $25K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 74% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 14% |
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 9.5% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 1.8% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 1.4% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 0.2% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
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 specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported specialty coated paper worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Ethiopia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (31%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4811.90 (73% of the value) and 4811.41 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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