Coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) by Kenya reached $3.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 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 | $3.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 4.1K t |
Where Kenya imports coated printing paper (heavyweight) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 69% |
| Indonesia | $310K | 9.3% |
| India | $175K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $130K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $129K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $77K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $70K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $67K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports (HS 4810.29): 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 4810.29: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (heavyweight) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Indonesia (9%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (heavyweight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight) is subheading 4810.29. 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 4810 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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