Specialty coated paper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported specialty coated paper worth $37.6 million (17.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $37.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $30.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 9.1K t |
Where Kenya imports specialty coated paper from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (23%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 40% |
| India | $8.6M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $780K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $687K | 1.8% |
| United States | $604K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $475K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 36% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 27% |
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 23% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 6.6% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 5.1% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 2.4% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialty coated paper exports from Kenya
Exports of specialty coated paper by Kenya reached $14.4 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 66% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported specialty coated paper worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by India (23%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export specialty coated paper?
Yes. Kenya exported $14.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4811.90 (36% of the value) and 4811.41 (27%).
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