Uncoated printing paper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated printing paper by Kenya reached $98.4 million in 2024 (110.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $98.4M | 110.8K t |
| 2023 | $93.5M | 98.0K t |
| 2022 | $122.0M | 111.0K t |
| 2021 | $98.8M | 99.9K t |
| 2020 | $68.6M | 69.9K t |
| 2019 | $113.2M | 109.8K t |
| 2018 | $120.5M | 124.3K t |
| 2017 | $79.5M | 95.5K t |
Where Kenya imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (31%), India (30%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $30.5M | 31% |
| India | $29.1M | 30% |
| China | $23.0M | 23% |
| Singapore | $3.2M | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| Russia | $790K | 0.8% |
| France | $750K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 52% |
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 27% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 14% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 2.9% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 2.4% |
| 4802.54 | Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) | 1.1% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 0.6% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated printing paper exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported uncoated printing paper worth $968 thousand (888 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (33%), Tanzania (27%), Uganda (25%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $322K | 33% |
| Tanzania | $257K | 27% |
| Uganda | $242K | 25% |
| Burundi | $109K | 11% |
| Somalia | $15K | 1.6% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 1% |
| Ethiopia | $5K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.3% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya uncoated printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported uncoated printing paper worth $98.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Kenya?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by India (30%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 617% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.5 million in 2017 to $98.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $122.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export uncoated printing paper?
Yes. Kenya exported $968 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $97.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4802.55 (52% of the value) and 4802.56 (27%).
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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