Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $4.9 million of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.4 million.
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 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $2K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $103K | 48 t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $34K | 16 t |
Where Kenya exports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to
Egypt alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.8M | 100% |
| Burundi | $4K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $900 thousand of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) in 2024 (346 tonnes). China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $531K | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 14% |
| India | $110K | 12% |
| Sweden | $34K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $31K | 3.4% |
| Finland | $25K | 2.7% |
| United States | $19K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $9K | 1% |
| Norway | $4K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) exports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 104 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from Kenya?
Egypt was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Burundi (0%) and Uganda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $2.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $11.4 million. Over 7 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
Yes. Kenya imported $900 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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?
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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