Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) by Kenya reached $13.6 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $33.0 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 | $13.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 15.0K t |
Where Kenya imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
India alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.8M | 65% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 12% |
| China | $542K | 4% |
| Uganda | $526K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $487K | 3.6% |
| France | $442K | 3.3% |
| Singapore | $361K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $111K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $103K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 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 printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.57): 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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. 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 4802 page.
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