Specialty coated paper (other types) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $3.8 million of specialty coated paper (other types) in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 901 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 944 t |
Where Zambia imports specialty coated paper (other types) from
India alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 75% |
| South Africa | $558K | 15% |
| China | $273K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $47K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $27K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $25K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, close to the world average of $2.41.
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 (other types) imports (HS 4811.90): 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 4811.90: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper (other types) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported specialty coated paper (other types) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper (other types) to Zambia?
India was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper (other types) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper (other types)?
The HS code for specialty coated paper (other types) is subheading 4811.90. 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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