Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $31.7 million (25.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $41.0 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 | $31.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.0M | 31.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.3M | 27.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.5M | 25.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 21.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 17.5K t |
Where Kenya imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
Most of the value came from Finland (49%), Sweden (26%), Austria (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $15.5M | 49% |
| Sweden | $8.1M | 26% |
| Austria | $2.9M | 9.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 4% |
| Indonesia | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $984K | 3.1% |
| India | $301K | 1% |
| Spain | $220K | 0.7% |
| China | $37K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
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 light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.39): 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 4804.39: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $31.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Kenya?
Finland was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Sweden (26%) and Austria (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $31.7 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $41.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. 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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