Kraft paper exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of kraft paper by Tanzania reached $31.6 million in 2024 (34.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.6M | 34.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.5M | 44.7K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 50.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 40.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.5M | 41.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports kraft paper to
Kenya alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 77% |
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 17% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 5.7% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 0.6% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Kraft paper imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $9.3 million of kraft paper in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Sweden (16%), Finland (12%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.5M | 16% |
| Finland | $1.1M | 12% |
| India | $1.0M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $957K | 10% |
| South Africa | $869K | 9.4% |
| Kenya | $495K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $491K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $448K | 4.8% |
| Australia | $431K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $298K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania kraft paper exports (HS 4804): 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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported kraft paper worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries buy kraft paper from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 77% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by Uganda (16%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of kraft paper from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.5 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $45.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import kraft paper?
Yes. Tanzania imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Finland and India. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4804.11 (77% of the value) and 4804.21 (17%).
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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