Coated paper imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated paper by Tanzania reached $15.9 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.8 million.
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 | $15.9M | 20.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.8M | 19.2K t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 18.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports coated paper from
The largest suppliers were India (43%), China (19%), Austria (13%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.9M | 43% |
| China | $3.0M | 19% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $978K | 6.1% |
| Slovenia | $765K | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $466K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $427K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $351K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $216K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $192K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 42% |
| 4810.92 | Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) | 32% |
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 15% |
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 5.5% |
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 4.1% |
| 4810.22 | Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) | 0.8% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 0.6% |
| 4810.39 | Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
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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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported coated paper worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (19%) and Austria (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated paper to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4810.19 (42% of the value) and 4810.92 (32%).
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