Uncoated paperboard imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard by Zambia reached $20.8 million in 2024 (27.7 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $20.8M | 27.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 18.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 10.3K t |
Where Zambia imports uncoated paperboard from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.5M | 79% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $690K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $135K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $111K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $105K | 0.5% |
| China | $97K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $83K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $65K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 56% |
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 32% |
| 4805.11 | Semi-chemical fluting paper | 6.8% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 4.3% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 0.6% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 0.2% |
| 4805.50 | Felt paper and paperboard | 0.1% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Zambia uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported uncoated paperboard worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4805.19 (56% of the value) and 4805.24 (32%).
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