Bleached kraft sack paper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $15.0 million of bleached kraft sack paper in 2024 (11.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $15.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Kenya imports bleached kraft sack paper from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (48%), Germany (42%), Austria (6%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $7.2M | 48% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 42% |
| Austria | $920K | 6.1% |
| Canada | $196K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $142K | 1% |
| China | $130K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $77K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $61K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.29): 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 4804.29: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft sack paper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bleached kraft sack paper worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached kraft sack paper to Kenya?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Germany (42%) and Austria (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bleached kraft sack paper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 641%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for bleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.29. 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 4804 page.
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