Uncoated printing paper imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Zambia imported $12.5 million of uncoated printing paper in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 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 | $12.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 11.5K t |
Where Zambia imports uncoated printing paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.6M | 77% |
| China | $1.5M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $576K | 4.6% |
| India | $492K | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $86K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $84K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $59K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $8K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 60% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 24% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 9.9% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 2.4% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 1.7% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 0.8% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.6% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
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 uncoated printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported uncoated printing paper worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Indonesia (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (60% of the value) and 4802.57 (24%).
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