Kraft paper imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported kraft paper worth $10.9 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 9.7K t |
Where Zambia imports kraft paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+689% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.1M | 56% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 17% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $800K | 7.4% |
| Finland | $222K | 2% |
| Germany | $184K | 1.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $109K | 1% |
| Kenya | $39K | 0.4% |
| France | $32K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 57% |
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 28% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 11% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 1.1% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 0.9% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.8% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 0.4% |
| 4804.41 | Medium unbleached kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 kraft paper imports (HS 4804): 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: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported kraft paper worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Tanzania (17%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 689% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4804.19 (57% of the value) and 4804.11 (28%).
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