Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) by South Africa reached $8.0 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $8.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 7.8K t |
Where South Africa imports coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) from
China alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 54% |
| United States | $966K | 12% |
| Chile | $758K | 9.5% |
| South Korea | $659K | 8.3% |
| India | $625K | 7.8% |
| Indonesia | $325K | 4.1% |
| Austria | $193K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $102K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $27K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.05, 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.
Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) exports from South Africa
Exports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) by South Africa reached $1.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.0M | 65% |
| Zimbabwe | $262K | 17% |
| Malawi | $131K | 8.5% |
| Mozambique | $75K | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $40K | 2.6% |
| DR Congo | $34K | 2.2% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.32): 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 4810.32: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 161 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Chile (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also export coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.32. 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 4810 page.
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