Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) by South Africa reached $22.1 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $22.1M | 23.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.2M | 26.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 13.3K t |
Where South Africa imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (38%), Germany (18%), Indonesia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $8.3M | 38% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 9.3% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 6.3% |
| China | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $989K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $808K | 3.7% |
| India | $357K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $326K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $10.7 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ghana (19%), Kenya (14%), Zimbabwe (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+808% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $2.0M | 19% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 13% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 11% |
| Uganda | $887K | 8.3% |
| Botswana | $785K | 7.4% |
| Ecuador | $552K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $452K | 4.2% |
| Tanzania | $333K | 3.1% |
| Namibia | $300K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports (HS 4802.55): 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 4802.55: 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 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to South Africa?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2019 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
Yes. South Africa exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) is subheading 4802.55. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For South Africa, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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