Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) by Uganda reached $7.6 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.5 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 | $7.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 8.6K t |
Where Uganda imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (44%), Thailand (22%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 44% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 22% |
| Indonesia | $917K | 12% |
| Egypt | $782K | 10% |
| China | $344K | 4.5% |
| Russia | $257K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $198K | 2.6% |
| India | $41K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from Uganda
In 2024, Uganda exported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $1.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 81% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): 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 4802.56: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Uganda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Thailand (22%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2018 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Uganda also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. Uganda exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Sudan and Namibia. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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