Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $3.6 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.0 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 | $3.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 8.5K t |
Where South Africa imports unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 66% |
| France | $1.2M | 33% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
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 unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imports (HS 4703.11): 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 4703.11: Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, (other than dissolving grades), unbleached, of coniferous wood.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 86 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to South Africa?
The United States was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by France (33%) and Sweden (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous)?
The HS code for unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) is subheading 4703.11. 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 4703 page.
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