Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) by South Africa reached $72.7 million in 2024 (83.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% 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 | $72.7M | 83.7K t |
| 2023 | $58.0M | 59.7K t |
| 2022 | $65.1M | 102.2K t |
| 2021 | $50.8M | 57.0K t |
| 2020 | $40.5M | 51.6K t |
| 2019 | $44.8M | 65.9K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 64.2K t |
| 2017 | $44.8M | 55.2K t |
Where South Africa imports multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) from
Most of the value came from Finland (21%), China (21%), Sweden (14%). Among the main suppliers, New Zealand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $15.6M | 22% |
| China | $15.2M | 21% |
| Sweden | $9.9M | 14% |
| South Korea | $5.4M | 7.5% |
| Austria | $4.9M | 6.7% |
| Chile | $4.2M | 5.8% |
| India | $3.9M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $3.5M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 3.8% |
| New Zealand | $2.5M | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $2.3 million of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (48%), Eswatini (32%), Qatar (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 48% |
| Eswatini | $740K | 32% |
| Qatar | $155K | 6.7% |
| Guinea | $119K | 5.2% |
| Mozambique | $81K | 3.5% |
| Zambia | $40K | 1.7% |
| Botswana | $38K | 1.7% |
| Mauritius | $15K | 0.7% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.92): 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 4810.92: Paper and paperboard: multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) worth $72.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 178 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) to South Africa?
Finland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Sweden (14%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.8 million in 2017 to $72.7 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $53.9 million a year.
Does South Africa also export multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
Yes. South Africa exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Qatar. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $70.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic)?
The HS code for multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) is subheading 4810.92. 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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