Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) by Uganda reached $7.3 million in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $7.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $102K | 95 t |
Where Uganda imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4.4M | 60% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 14% |
| Finland | $754K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $553K | 7.6% |
| France | $200K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $110K | 1.5% |
| Russia | $78K | 1.1% |
| China | $57K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $56K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $33K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.39): 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 4804.39: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Uganda?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. 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?
Shipment-level records for Uganda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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