Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $5.3 million of unbleached kraft sack paper in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.7 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 | $5.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
Where Uganda imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
Most of the value came from Sweden (45%), Poland (21%), Tanzania (8%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.4M | 45% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 21% |
| Tanzania | $445K | 8.5% |
| India | $217K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $194K | 3.7% |
| Finland | $189K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $164K | 3.1% |
| China | $140K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $132K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $123K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
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 unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Uganda?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Poland (21%) and Tanzania (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 369%. The peak was 2022 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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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