Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $10.3 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $17.9 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 | $10.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 22.4K t |
Where Kenya imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (48%), Poland (10%), Sweden (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.9M | 48% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 10% |
| Sweden | $711K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $662K | 6.5% |
| United States | $369K | 3.6% |
| Bulgaria | $369K | 3.6% |
| China | $342K | 3.3% |
| Brazil | $341K | 3.3% |
| Estonia | $282K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $251K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
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 unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Poland (10%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2017 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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