Plastic-coated paper imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported plastic-coated paper worth $7.7 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.1 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 | $7.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 4.5K t |
Where Zambia imports plastic-coated paper from
One supplier dominates: Finland accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $4.2M | 54% |
| China | $1.5M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $969K | 13% |
| India | $390K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $319K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $135K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $116K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $61K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.6% |
| Serbia | $38K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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 plastic-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic-coated paper worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Zambia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2018 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. 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 4811 page.
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