Cellulose imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose by Tanzania reached $10.9 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $10.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports cellulose from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Sweden (11%), Kenya (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 46% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 11% |
| Kenya | $778K | 7.1% |
| India | $651K | 6% |
| Thailand | $596K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $555K | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $403K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $264K | 2.4% |
| Finland | $263K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $242K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 49% |
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 25% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 15% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 11% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) | 0.7% |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cellulose worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Sweden (11%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3912.39 (49% of the value) and 3912.31 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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