Kraft paper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $106.9 million of kraft paper in 2024 (119.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 12% 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 | $106.9M | 119.5K t |
| 2023 | $95.1M | 98.4K t |
| 2022 | $110.8M | 101.5K t |
| 2021 | $104.2M | 115.9K t |
| 2020 | $85.7M | 116.1K t |
| 2019 | $96.4M | 111.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.8M | 102.7K t |
| 2017 | $90.8M | 130.6K t |
Where Kenya imports kraft paper from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (23%), Finland (18%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $24.4M | 23% |
| Finland | $19.5M | 18% |
| Sweden | $11.6M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $8.9M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 8.3% |
| United States | $5.9M | 5.5% |
| Brazil | $5.5M | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $5.4M | 5% |
| Austria | $4.0M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 34% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 30% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 14% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 9.6% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 5.8% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 4.2% |
| 4804.41 | Medium unbleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 2.1% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft paper exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $1.1 million of kraft paper in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (46%), Rwanda (28%), Uganda (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $495K | 47% |
| Rwanda | $301K | 28% |
| Uganda | $218K | 21% |
| Zambia | $39K | 3.6% |
| Burundi | $9K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya kraft paper imports (HS 4804): 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: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported kraft paper worth $106.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 119.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by Finland (18%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.8 million in 2017 to $106.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $110.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export kraft paper?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $105.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (34% of the value) and 4804.39 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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