Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) by South Africa reached $4.0 million in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.7 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 | $4.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 4.6K t |
Where South Africa imports heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 61% |
| Germany | $468K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $224K | 5.7% |
| India | $194K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $164K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 2% |
| Brazil | $74K | 1.9% |
| Finland | $57K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.5 million of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $766K | 52% |
| Madagascar | $309K | 21% |
| Namibia | $104K | 7.1% |
| Tanzania | $80K | 5.5% |
| Ghana | $80K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $61K | 4.2% |
| Malawi | $37K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $15K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $13K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) imports (HS 4805.25): 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 4805.25: Paper & paperboard: uncoated, testliner (recycled linerboard), weight over 150g/m2, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) to South Africa?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Madagascar and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) is subheading 4805.25. 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 4805 page.
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