Kraft paper imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported kraft paper worth $17.1 million (23.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 74% 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 | $17.1M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 11.9K t |
Where Namibia imports kraft paper from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), Australia (40%), Finland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 42% |
| Australia | $6.9M | 40% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 10% |
| Sweden | $708K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $281K | 1.6% |
| Hungary | $133K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $131K | 0.8% |
| China | $26K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 40% |
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 33% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 9.3% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 6.3% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 5.7% |
| 4804.41 | Medium unbleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 4% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.7% |
| 4804.49 | Medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 Namibia kraft paper imports (HS 4804): 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: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported kraft paper worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Australia (40%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kraft paper to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4804.19 (40% of the value) and 4804.11 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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