Specialty coated paper imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported specialty coated paper worth $17.8 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 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 | $17.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 7.8K t |
Where Zambia imports specialty coated paper from
The largest suppliers were Finland (39%), India (23%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $6.9M | 39% |
| India | $4.1M | 23% |
| China | $2.6M | 15% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $969K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $368K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $139K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $61K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $54K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $48K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 43% |
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 22% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 17% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 12% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 2.7% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 2.6% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.61, 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 specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported specialty coated paper worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Zambia?
Finland was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by India (23%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (43% of the value) and 4811.90 (22%).
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