Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) by Kenya reached $4.1 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.1 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 | $4.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $972K | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Sweden (22%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 38% |
| Sweden | $900K | 22% |
| South Africa | $631K | 15% |
| India | $300K | 7.3% |
| Finland | $222K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $87K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $78K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $67K | 1.6% |
| France | $61K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $55K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imports (HS 4805.92): 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 4805.92: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 155 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Sweden (22%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $972 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. The peak was 2021 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) is subheading 4805.92. 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 4805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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