Cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) by Tanzania reached $2.7 million in 2024 (139 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.7M | 139 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 135 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 135 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $488K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $929K | 102 t |
Where Tanzania imports cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) from
Belgium alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.4M | 52% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 48% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.41 per kg, close to the world average of $18.57.
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 (booklets and tubes) imports (HS 4813.10): 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 4813.10: Paper, cigarette: in the form of booklets or tubes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) to Tanzania?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (48%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.57 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 (booklets and tubes) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $929 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarette paper (booklets and tubes)?
The HS code for cigarette paper (booklets and tubes) is subheading 4813.10. 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 4813 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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