Fibreboard (high density) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported fibreboard (high density) worth $2.2 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.2 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 | $2.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 4.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports fibreboard (high density) from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 54% |
| Thailand | $811K | 37% |
| China | $93K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $66K | 3% |
| India | $34K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.73, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fibreboard (high density) imports (HS 4411.92): 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 4411.92: Fibreboard (other than MDF) of a density exceeding 0.8g/cm3, of wood or other ligneous materials, bonded or not with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard (high density) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported fibreboard (high density) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard (high density) to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Thailand (37%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard (high density) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.73 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 (high density) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard (high density)?
The HS code for fibreboard (high density) is subheading 4411.92. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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