Specialty coated paper imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported specialty coated paper worth $3.0 million (762 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $3.0M | 762 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 892 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 851 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 447 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 789 t |
| 2017 | $424K | 181 t |
Where Rwanda imports specialty coated paper from
Kenya alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.6M | 87% |
| China | $258K | 8.6% |
| India | $47K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 88% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 6.5% |
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 3.8% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 1.8% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 0.2% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 0.2% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 50% above the world average of $2.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported specialty coated paper worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 762 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (9%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 871% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $424 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 604%. The peak was 2019 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (88% of the value) and 4811.41 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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