Cigarette paper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.4 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.7 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 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 640 t |
Where Kenya imports cigarette paper from
Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), Indonesia (24%), Brazil (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 24% |
| Brazil | $940K | 21% |
| Philippines | $291K | 6.6% |
| China | $290K | 6.6% |
| Austria | $276K | 6.2% |
| France | $180K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $66K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $64K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $32K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4813
| 4813.90 | Cigarette paper (other sizes) | 55% |
| 4813.20 | Cigarette paper (narrow rolls) | 43% |
| 4813.10 | Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 48% below the world average of $5.65, 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cigarette paper imports (HS 4813): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cigarette paper worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper to Kenya?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Indonesia (24%) and Brazil (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarette paper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2020 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper?
The HS code for cigarette paper is heading 4813. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4813.90 (55% of the value) and 4813.20 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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