Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, South Africa imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $42.6 million (45.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $67.2 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 | $42.6M | 45.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.4M | 37.4K t |
| 2022 | $67.2M | 54.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.1M | 49.5K t |
| 2020 | $45.6M | 55.9K t |
| 2019 | $51.0M | 49.6K t |
| 2018 | $57.2M | 53.9K t |
| 2017 | $42.0M | 50.1K t |
Where South Africa imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
Most of the value came from Sweden (23%), Austria (15%), Brazil (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $10.0M | 23% |
| Austria | $6.5M | 15% |
| Brazil | $6.3M | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $6.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 9.4% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 9.4% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 4.9% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $823K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $416K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft sack paper exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $1.8 million of unbleached kraft sack paper in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (39%), Kuwait (30%), Kenya (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $681K | 39% |
| Kuwait | $521K | 30% |
| Kenya | $251K | 14% |
| India | $131K | 7.4% |
| Peru | $103K | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 2% |
| Zambia | $34K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $42.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 159 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to South Africa?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Austria (15%) and Brazil (15%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.0 million in 2017 to $42.6 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $67.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.8 million a year.
Does South Africa also export unbleached kraft sack paper?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Kuwait and Kenya. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $40.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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