Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) by South Africa reached $5.4 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.6 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 | $5.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
Where South Africa imports uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) from
United Kingdom alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Paraguay grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 79% |
| Paraguay | $765K | 14% |
| India | $193K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $94K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) exports from South Africa
South Africa exported $880 thousand of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $631K | 72% |
| Namibia | $212K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $30K | 3.5% |
| Botswana | $4K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Lesotho | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imports (HS 4805.92): 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 4805.92: Paper and paperboard: uncoated, weight more than 150g/m2 but less than 225 g/m2, in rolls or sheets, n.e.c. in heading no. 4805.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) to South Africa?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Paraguay (14%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also export uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)?
Yes. South Africa exported $880 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Namibia and Zimbabwe. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2)?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) is subheading 4805.92. 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 4805 page.
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