Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $4.4 million of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 54% on 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 | $4.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 10.3K t |
Where South Africa imports heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) from
The largest suppliers were Australia (40%), India (18%), Brazil (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.8M | 40% |
| India | $810K | 18% |
| Brazil | $422K | 9.5% |
| Indonesia | $354K | 8% |
| United States | $341K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $259K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $177K | 4% |
| China | $91K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.89, 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.
Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $717 thousand (338 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $568K | 79% |
| Zimbabwe | $77K | 11% |
| Namibia | $71K | 10% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imports (HS 4804.51): 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 4804.51: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, unbleached, weight 225g/m2 or more, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to South Africa?
Australia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (18%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
Yes. South Africa exported $717 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+)?
The HS code for heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) is subheading 4804.51. 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.
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