Blank paper labels imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blank paper labels by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (396 tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.5M | 396 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 368 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 696 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 709 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 313 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 278 t |
Where Kenya imports blank paper labels from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Hong Kong (20%), Sri Lanka (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 37% |
| Hong Kong | $698K | 20% |
| Sri Lanka | $348K | 10% |
| India | $301K | 8.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $167K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $140K | 4.1% |
| Mauritius | $112K | 3.3% |
| France | $74K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $61K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.71 per kg, 65% above the world average of $5.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blank paper labels exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $3.1 million of blank paper labels in 2024 (507 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (49%), Rwanda (29%), DR Congo (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.6M | 50% |
| Rwanda | $923K | 29% |
| DR Congo | $255K | 8.1% |
| Burundi | $127K | 4% |
| Ethiopia | $102K | 3.3% |
| Uganda | $83K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $14K | 0.4% |
| France | $12K | 0.4% |
| South Sudan | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya blank paper labels imports (HS 4821.90): 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 4821.90: Paper and paperboard: labels of all kinds, unprinted.
Common questions
What is the value of blank paper labels imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported blank paper labels worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 396 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply blank paper labels to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (20%) and Sri Lanka (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of blank paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.71 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $5.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blank paper labels to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export blank paper labels?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and the DR Congo. That compares with imports of $3.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for blank paper labels?
The HS code for blank paper labels is subheading 4821.90. 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 4821 page.
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 Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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