Self-adhesive paper imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive paper by Zambia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (767 tonnes). Value rose 97% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $2.2M | 767 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 438 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 652 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 582 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $775K | 295 t |
| 2018 | $929K | 305 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 391 t |
Where Zambia imports self-adhesive paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 62% |
| China | $405K | 19% |
| India | $286K | 13% |
| Italy | $47K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $28K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $23K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, close to the world average of $2.94.
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 self-adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.41): 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 4811.41: Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive paper imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported self-adhesive paper worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 767 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive paper to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive paper to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive paper?
The HS code for self-adhesive paper is subheading 4811.41. 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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