Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Uganda imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $33.6 million (28.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $33.6M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 27.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.4M | 21.0K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.6K t |
Where Uganda imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) from
Most of the value came from India (48%), China (30%), Indonesia (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $16.1M | 48% |
| China | $10.2M | 30% |
| Indonesia | $5.3M | 16% |
| South Africa | $887K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $458K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $293K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $191K | 0.6% |
| United States | $55K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $43K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, close to the world average of $1.04.
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 printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imports (HS 4802.55): 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 4802.55: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weighing 40g/m2 to 150g/m2, in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to Uganda?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by China (30%) and Indonesia (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) is subheading 4802.55. 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 4802 page.
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