Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $3.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.5 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 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 568 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Zambia imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
Finland alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $2.8M | 90% |
| China | $291K | 9.5% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.10, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, 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 (heavy, bleached) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Zambia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (10%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. 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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