Plastic-coated paper exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $8.8 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 964 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 925 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 347 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 926 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $930K | 217 t |
Where Kenya exports plastic-coated paper to
One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, 41% above the world average of $2.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $8.6 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (24%), Indonesia (23%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Estonia grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 23% |
| India | $756K | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $634K | 7.4% |
| United States | $494K | 5.8% |
| Hungary | $453K | 5.3% |
| Sweden | $428K | 5% |
| Pakistan | $322K | 3.8% |
| Estonia | $301K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $296K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic-coated paper exports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic-coated paper worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 126 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-coated paper from Kenya?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 53% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Rwanda (29%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Rwanda grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $2.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic-coated paper from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $930 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 851%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic-coated paper?
Yes. Kenya imported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Indonesia and India. That compares with exports of $8.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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