Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
South Africa exported $52.2 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) in 2024 (49.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $52.2M | 49.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 53.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 28.0K t |
| 2021 | $48.6M | 52.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $51.8M | 51.8K t |
| 2018 | $53.3M | 46.1K t |
| 2017 | $42.5M | 48.5K t |
Where South Africa exports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to
Most of it went to Tanzania (25%), Zimbabwe (21%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $12.9M | 25% |
| Zimbabwe | $10.9M | 21% |
| Zambia | $7.2M | 14% |
| Malawi | $3.7M | 7.1% |
| Uganda | $3.3M | 6.4% |
| Namibia | $3.3M | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $2.4M | 4.7% |
| DR Congo | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports to South Africa
South Africa imported $17.3 million of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Portugal (42%), Indonesia (21%), Brazil (20%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $7.3M | 42% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 21% |
| Brazil | $3.5M | 20% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 5.8% |
| France | $509K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $478K | 2.8% |
| China | $244K | 1.4% |
| India | $227K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $116K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: 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, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $52.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from South Africa?
Tanzania was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Zimbabwe (21%) and Zambia (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 37 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $42.5 million in 2017 to $52.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. South Africa imported $17.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, Indonesia and Brazil. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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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