Kraft paper imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported kraft paper worth $2.9 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.5 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 | $2.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 4.1K t |
Where Rwanda imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were Finland (31%), Sweden (27%), Kenya (10%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+364% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 40% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 35% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 9.6% |
| 4804.49 | Medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 6.1% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 4.1% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 2.8% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 2% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.81, 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 Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda 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 Rwanda?
Rwanda imported kraft paper worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Rwanda?
Finland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($884 thousand), followed by Sweden (27%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 25% 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 Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (40% of the value) and 4804.19 (35%).
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