Cigarette paper (other sizes) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $12.9 million of cigarette paper (other sizes) in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 3.6K t |
Where South Africa imports cigarette paper (other sizes) from
The largest suppliers were Austria (31%), China (31%), Brazil (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $4.0M | 31% |
| China | $3.9M | 31% |
| Brazil | $1.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $955K | 7.4% |
| Bulgaria | $834K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $639K | 5% |
| Indonesia | $608K | 4.7% |
| France | $277K | 2.2% |
| India | $76K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $52K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.25, 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.
Cigarette paper (other sizes) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported cigarette paper (other sizes) worth $7.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Zimbabwe (31%), Nigeria (29%), Kenya (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Eswatini grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 31% |
| Nigeria | $2.1M | 29% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 17% |
| Botswana | $577K | 8.1% |
| Zambia | $253K | 3.6% |
| Senegal | $188K | 2.6% |
| Eswatini | $184K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $124K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $81K | 1.1% |
| United States | $77K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa cigarette paper (other sizes) imports (HS 4813.90): 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 4813.90: Paper, cigarette: (other than in rolls of a width not exceeding 5cm, or in booklets or tubes).
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (other sizes) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported cigarette paper (other sizes) worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (other sizes) to South Africa?
Austria was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (31%) and Brazil (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (other sizes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigarette paper (other sizes) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2019 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export cigarette paper (other sizes)?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (other sizes)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (other sizes) is subheading 4813.90. 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 4813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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