Paper articles imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported paper articles worth $2.4 million (838 tonnes). That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.4M | 838 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 958 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 614 t |
| 2020 | $868K | 234 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 403 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 451 t |
Where Zambia imports paper articles from
Most of the value came from Egypt (41%), South Africa (39%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $989K | 41% |
| South Africa | $931K | 39% |
| China | $202K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $83K | 3.5% |
| India | $61K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $35K | 1.4% |
| United States | $24K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 63% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 22% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 6.2% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 3.9% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 3.8% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper articles exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported paper articles worth $739 thousand (359 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $473K | 64% |
| DR Congo | $227K | 31% |
| Malawi | $27K | 3.7% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Qatar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported paper articles worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 838 tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Zambia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($989 thousand), followed by South Africa (39%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Zambia also export paper articles?
Yes. Zambia exported $739 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (63% of the value) and 4823.69 (22%).
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