Kraft paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported kraft paper worth $37.9 million (46.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $37.9M | 46.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 41.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 40.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 41.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.8M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 36.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 32.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 15.0K t |
Where Uganda imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (31%), Tanzania (13%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $11.7M | 31% |
| Tanzania | $5.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 11% |
| Finland | $2.8M | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 38% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 26% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 19% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 14% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 1.6% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 0.8% |
| 4804.49 | Medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 0.4% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft paper exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $1.0 million of kraft paper in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda kraft paper imports (HS 4804): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported kraft paper worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Uganda?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Tanzania (13%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. The peak was 2022 at $42.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does Uganda also export kraft paper?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $36.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (38% of the value) and 4804.19 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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