Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) by South Africa reached $7.8 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $7.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.0K t |
Where South Africa imports heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) from
Most of the value came from Indonesia (37%), China (20%), United States (19%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 37% |
| China | $1.6M | 20% |
| United States | $1.4M | 19% |
| Austria | $353K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $335K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $221K | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $221K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $189K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $120K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $112K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.44, 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.
Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $822 thousand of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) in 2024 (513 tonnes). Most of it went to Mozambique (26%), Namibia (18%), Malawi (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $211K | 26% |
| Namibia | $151K | 18% |
| Malawi | $140K | 17% |
| Zambia | $104K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $77K | 9.4% |
| Angola | $50K | 6% |
| Eswatini | $47K | 5.7% |
| Botswana | $25K | 3% |
| Lesotho | $15K | 1.8% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imports (HS 4802.58): 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 4802.58: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing more than 150g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to South Africa?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (19%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also export heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
Yes. South Africa exported $822 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Namibia and Malawi. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2)?
The HS code for heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) is subheading 4802.58. 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 4802 page.
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