Kraft paper imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported kraft paper worth $12.6 million (13.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.3 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 | $12.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 23.3K t |
| 2018 | $21.3M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 16.6K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports kraft paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.6M | 92% |
| Vietnam | $272K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $260K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $136K | 1.1% |
| Botswana | $119K | 0.9% |
| China | $79K | 0.6% |
| United States | $37K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $30K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.2% |
| India | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 59% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 27% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 6% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 4.6% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 3.4% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.6% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.2% |
| 4804.49 | Medium kraft paper (150-225g/m2) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported kraft paper worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Vietnam (2%) and Sweden (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kraft paper to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $21.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (59% of the value) and 4804.19 (26%).
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