Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $42.9 million (23.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $59.8 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 | $42.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 48.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.9M | 33.9K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 28.4K t |
| 2020 | $33.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.5M | 38.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.9M | 34.9K t |
| 2017 | $47.9M | 40.3K t |
Where South Africa imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), Indonesia (22%), Switzerland (18%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.8M | 34% |
| Indonesia | $9.5M | 22% |
| Switzerland | $7.5M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.5M | 10% |
| China | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| India | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| Czech Republic | $878K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $474K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $283K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $277K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 48% above the world average of $1.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $7.2 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (22%), Malawi (19%), Zimbabwe (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.6M | 22% |
| Malawi | $1.3M | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $924K | 13% |
| Uganda | $799K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $690K | 9.6% |
| Botswana | $508K | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $467K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $456K | 6.4% |
| Mozambique | $200K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $93K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
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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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $42.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to South Africa?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Indonesia (22%) and Switzerland (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.9 million in 2017 to $42.9 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $59.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
Yes. South Africa exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. 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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