Uncoated printing paper imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated printing paper by Mozambique reached $13.1 million in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.6 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 | $13.1M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 24.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 54.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 14.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports uncoated printing paper from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (38%), South Africa (28%), China (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.0M | 38% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 28% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.5% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 7.7% |
| India | $487K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $337K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $117K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $110K | 0.8% |
| Brazil | $61K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 52% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 15% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 13% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 11% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 3.4% |
| 4802.62 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) | 3.1% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 0.6% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported uncoated printing paper worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Mozambique?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 9% 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (52% of the value) and 4802.69 (15%).
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