Paper notebooks and albums imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $5.6 million of paper notebooks and albums in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 million.
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 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Zambia imports paper notebooks and albums from
The largest suppliers were India (45%), South Africa (35%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.5M | 46% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 35% |
| China | $483K | 8.7% |
| Tanzania | $310K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $59K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $43K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $21K | 0.4% |
| France | $20K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 60% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 26% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 6.9% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 6.7% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 0.2% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 35% below the world average of $3.44, 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.
Paper notebooks and albums exports from Zambia
In 2024, Zambia exported paper notebooks and albums worth $1.7 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 94% |
| DR Congo | $70K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $36K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported paper notebooks and albums worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Zambia also export paper notebooks and albums?
Yes. Zambia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the DR Congo and Malawi. On balance Zambia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (60% of the value) and 4820.10 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Zambia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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