Blank paper labels imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blank paper labels by Tanzania reached $3.2 million in 2024 (746 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 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 | $3.2M | 746 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 706 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 673 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 611 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 605 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 605 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 493 t |
Where Tanzania imports blank paper labels from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (48%), South Africa (15%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.6M | 48% |
| South Africa | $493K | 15% |
| China | $390K | 12% |
| Turkey | $246K | 7.6% |
| Israel | $140K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $127K | 3.9% |
| India | $75K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $19K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.32 per kg, close to the world average of $5.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blank paper labels exports from Tanzania
Exports of blank paper labels by Tanzania reached $1.7 million in 2024 (344 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania blank paper labels imports (HS 4821.90): 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 4821.90: Paper and paperboard: labels of all kinds, unprinted.
Common questions
What is the value of blank paper labels imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported blank paper labels worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 746 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply blank paper labels to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of blank paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.32 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blank paper labels to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export blank paper labels?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Rwanda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for blank paper labels?
The HS code for blank paper labels is subheading 4821.90. 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 4821 page.
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