Coated printing paper (light weight) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (light weight) by South Africa reached $30.2 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $30.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 24.3K t |
| 2021 | $27.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2020 | $23.4M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 23.8K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 21.3K t |
Where South Africa imports coated printing paper (light weight) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), China (21%), South Korea (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.5M | 32% |
| China | $6.4M | 21% |
| South Korea | $3.5M | 12% |
| Austria | $2.7M | 9% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 7.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 4.6% |
| Slovenia | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| India | $938K | 3.1% |
| Finland | $668K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $543K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated printing paper (light weight) exports from South Africa
Exports of coated printing paper (light weight) by South Africa reached $1.2 million in 2024 (943 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malawi (31%), Namibia (15%), Zambia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $366K | 31% |
| Namibia | $177K | 15% |
| Zambia | $152K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $143K | 12% |
| Botswana | $97K | 8.1% |
| India | $80K | 6.7% |
| Mozambique | $70K | 5.9% |
| Lesotho | $36K | 3% |
| Eswatini | $36K | 3% |
| Seychelles | $17K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa coated printing paper (light weight) imports (HS 4810.13): 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 4810.13: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing & writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (light weight) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported coated printing paper (light weight) worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (light weight) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by China (21%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (light weight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated printing paper (light weight) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export coated printing paper (light weight)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Namibia and Zambia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $29.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (light weight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (light weight) is subheading 4810.13. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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