Cigarette paper imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.5 million of cigarette paper in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 967 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 783 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 716 t |
Where Tanzania imports cigarette paper from
The largest suppliers were Spain (33%), Belgium (26%), Netherlands (23%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+330% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.8M | 33% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 23% |
| Indonesia | $307K | 5.6% |
| Philippines | $270K | 4.9% |
| Austria | $150K | 2.7% |
| United States | $118K | 2.1% |
| China | $107K | 2% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4813
| 4813.10 | Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) | 49% |
| 4813.20 | Cigarette paper (narrow rolls) | 29% |
| 4813.90 | Cigarette paper (other sizes) | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4813.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, close to the world average of $5.65.
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 cigarette paper imports (HS 4813): 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 4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cigarette paper worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper to Tanzania?
Spain was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and the Netherlands (23%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 330% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cigarette paper to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper?
The HS code for cigarette paper is heading 4813. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4813.10 (49% of the value) and 4813.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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