Fibreboard imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $18.0 million of fibreboard in 2024 (22.8 thousand tonnes). That is 98% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $18.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 19.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 21.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 22.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 13.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports fibreboard from
Malawi alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $11.0M | 61% |
| China | $1.8M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 7% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Thailand | $819K | 4.5% |
| Uganda | $735K | 4.1% |
| India | $90K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | MDF (>9 mm) | 83% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (high density) | 12% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (medium density, other) | 1.8% |
| 4411.12 | MDF (3–5 mm) | 1.6% |
| 4411.13 | MDF (5–9 mm) | 1.4% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (low density) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fibreboard exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $6.9 million of fibreboard in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.0M | 58% |
| Rwanda | $2.4M | 35% |
| DR Congo | $303K | 4.4% |
| Uganda | $98K | 1.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $43K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $25K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $14K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fibreboard imports (HS 4411): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported fibreboard worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Tanzania?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (10%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibreboard to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 198%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export fibreboard?
Yes. Tanzania exported $6.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (83% of the value) and 4411.92 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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