Exercise books imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported exercise books worth $9.1 million (10.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.4 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 | $9.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports exercise books from
India alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.1M | 89% |
| China | $392K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $339K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $225K | 2.5% |
| France | $10K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.87, 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.
Exercise books exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.3 million of exercise books in 2024 (795 tonnes). Malawi alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $875K | 68% |
| Zambia | $308K | 24% |
| China | $48K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $40K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported exercise books worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (4%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of exercise books to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export exercise books?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zambia and China. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. 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 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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