Bleached kraft linerboard exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $110.0 million of bleached kraft linerboard in 2024 (139.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 96 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $154.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110.0M | 139.0K t |
| 2023 | $107.4M | 129.4K t |
| 2022 | $74.0M | 81.9K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 72.7K t |
| 2020 | $93.3M | 127.7K t |
| 2019 | $114.9M | 142.6K t |
| 2018 | $136.0M | 163.5K t |
| 2017 | $154.8M | 194.6K t |
Where South Africa exports bleached kraft linerboard to
Most of it went to Italy (21%), New Zealand (8%), Spain (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $23.3M | 21% |
| New Zealand | $8.5M | 7.7% |
| Spain | $7.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $7.2M | 6.5% |
| Namibia | $6.5M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 5.5% |
| Zambia | $5.3M | 4.8% |
| Morocco | $4.5M | 4.1% |
| Ecuador | $4.4M | 4% |
| Australia | $3.4M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bleached kraft linerboard imports to South Africa
Imports of bleached kraft linerboard by South Africa reached $14.9 million in 2024 (21.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (23%), Finland (20%), United Arab Emirates (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.4M | 23% |
| Finland | $3.0M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 15% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 14% |
| United States | $1.7M | 12% |
| France | $901K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $594K | 4% |
| Austria | $272K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $267K | 1.8% |
| Oman | $130K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa bleached kraft linerboard exports (HS 4804.19): 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 4804.19: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached kraft linerboard exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported bleached kraft linerboard worth $110.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 96 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy bleached kraft linerboard from South Africa?
Italy was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by New Zealand (8%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 58 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average export price of bleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of bleached kraft linerboard from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $154.8 million in 2017 to $110.0 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $154.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $105.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also import bleached kraft linerboard?
Yes. South Africa imported $14.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Finland and the United Arab Emirates. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $95.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for bleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.19. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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