Uncoated printing paper imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported uncoated printing paper worth $4.1 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 5.5K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports uncoated printing paper from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 56% |
| Brazil | $989K | 24% |
| South Africa | $445K | 11% |
| Portugal | $161K | 3.9% |
| France | $112K | 2.7% |
| China | $86K | 2.1% |
| India | $16K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $12K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 91% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 4.3% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 2.2% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 1.7% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 0.3% |
| 4802.62 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (small sheets) | 0.2% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.1% |
| 4802.40 | Wallpaper base paper | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.06, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported uncoated printing paper worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to the Republic of the Congo?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Brazil (24%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (91% of the value) and 4802.57 (4%).
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