Newspaper and magazine waste exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $5.3 million of newspaper and magazine waste in 2024 (30.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.3M | 30.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 36.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 43.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 50.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 34.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 57.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 87.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 59.2K t |
Where South Africa exports newspaper and magazine waste to
India alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.0M | 75% |
| Senegal | $185K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $163K | 3.1% |
| Nigeria | $132K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $130K | 2.5% |
| United States | $121K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $93K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $85K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $55K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa newspaper and magazine waste exports (HS 4707.30): 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 4707.30: Paper or paperboard: waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter).
Common questions
What is the value of newspaper and magazine waste exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported newspaper and magazine waste worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy newspaper and magazine waste from South Africa?
India was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Senegal (4%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average export price of newspaper and magazine waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of newspaper and magazine waste from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for newspaper and magazine waste?
The HS code for newspaper and magazine waste is subheading 4707.30. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4707 page.
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