Gummed and adhesive paper imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gummed and adhesive paper by Tanzania reached $2.4 million in 2024 (701 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.9 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 | $2.4M | 701 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 978 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $754K | 298 t |
| 2019 | $631K | 214 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 665 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 864 t |
Where Tanzania imports gummed and adhesive paper from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 54% |
| China | $549K | 23% |
| Pakistan | $276K | 12% |
| Turkey | $131K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $55K | 2.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, close to the world average of $3.52.
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 gummed and adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.49): 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 4811.49: Paper and paperboard: gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard (excluding self-adhesive), in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of gummed and adhesive paper imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gummed and adhesive paper worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 701 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply gummed and adhesive paper to Tanzania?
France was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of gummed and adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gummed and adhesive paper to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gummed and adhesive paper?
The HS code for gummed and adhesive paper is subheading 4811.49. 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 4811 page.
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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