Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) by Zambia reached $2.0 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | $2.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $432K | 543 t |
| 2019 | $353K | 419 t |
| 2018 | $111K | 112 t |
| 2017 | $53K | 60 t |
Where Zambia imports coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 50% |
| China | $549K | 27% |
| South Korea | $240K | 12% |
| India | $163K | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $42K | 2.1% |
| Slovakia | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imports (HS 4810.32): 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 4810.32: Kraft paper and paperboard: uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (27%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic)?
The HS code for coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) is subheading 4810.32. 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 4810 page.
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