Coated printing paper (heavyweight) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated printing paper (heavyweight) by Zambia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $740K | 722 t |
| 2018 | $501K | 507 t |
| 2017 | $668K | 727 t |
Where Zambia imports coated printing paper (heavyweight) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), South Africa (31%), South Korea (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 42% |
| South Africa | $996K | 31% |
| South Korea | $332K | 10% |
| India | $276K | 8.6% |
| Indonesia | $270K | 8.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 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 printing paper (heavyweight) imports (HS 4810.29): 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 4810.29: Paper and paperboard: coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of coated printing paper (heavyweight) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported coated printing paper (heavyweight) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated printing paper (heavyweight) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated printing paper (heavyweight) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 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 printing paper (heavyweight) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $668 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 382%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight)?
The HS code for coated printing paper (heavyweight) is subheading 4810.29. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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