Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.5 million of coated printing paper (light weight) in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 7.3K t |
Where Kenya imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Slovenia (27%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 40% |
| Slovenia | $945K | 27% |
| Italy | $500K | 14% |
| Austria | $180K | 5.2% |
| India | $145K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $61K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $58K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $54K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (light weight) exports from Kenya
Exports of coated printing paper (light weight) by Kenya reached $221 thousand in 2024 (176 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (49%), Uganda (43%), Rwanda (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $108K | 49% |
| Uganda | $96K | 43% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Slovenia (27%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated printing paper (light weight) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. Kenya exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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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