Uncoated printing paper imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe imported uncoated printing paper worth $15.1 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 11.5K t |
Where Zimbabwe imports uncoated printing paper from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.6M | 90% |
| China | $765K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $174K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $160K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $156K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $78K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $39K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.3% |
| India | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 75% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 11% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 7.9% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 2.9% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 1.1% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 0.8% |
| 4802.20 | Photographic base paper | 0.5% |
| 4802.54 | Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 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 Zimbabwe?
The shipment records behind Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported uncoated printing paper worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Zimbabwe?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by China (5%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (75% of the value) and 4802.55 (11%).
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