Handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $5.9 million (688 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.9M | 688 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 694 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 544 t |
Where Tanzania imports handbag (fibre or paperboard) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 86% |
| South Korea | $262K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $204K | 3.4% |
| United States | $175K | 3% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 32% below the world average of $12.59, 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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The shipment records behind Tanzania handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.29): 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (fibre or paperboard) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 688 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Korea (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $12.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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