Coated paper imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported coated paper worth $6.0 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $6.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.6K t |
Where Zambia imports coated paper from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), China (34%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 37% |
| China | $2.0M | 34% |
| India | $658K | 11% |
| South Korea | $621K | 10% |
| Indonesia | $312K | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $68K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 54% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 33% |
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 3.8% |
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 3.6% |
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 2.6% |
| 4810.92 | Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) | 2.1% |
| 4810.31 | Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) | 0.8% |
| 4810.39 | Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 paper imports (HS 4810): 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: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coated paper worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (34%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated paper to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4810.29 (54% of the value) and 4810.32 (33%).
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