Uncoated printing paper imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $8.9 million of uncoated printing paper in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $58.6 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 | $8.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 39.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 31.0K t |
| 2019 | $58.6M | 60.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 18.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.6M | 23.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from India (37%), Thailand (33%), Indonesia (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.3M | 37% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 33% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 21% |
| China | $346K | 3.9% |
| Denmark | $100K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $98K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $91K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $49K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $38K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $36K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 48% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 27% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 17% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 4.3% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 1.9% |
| 4802.40 | Wallpaper base paper | 1.2% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 0.4% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.06, 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 uncoated printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported uncoated printing paper worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Thailand (33%) and Indonesia (21%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.6 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $58.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (48% of the value) and 4802.57 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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