Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) by Tanzania reached $4.2 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 112% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $4.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $508K | 539 t |
| 2019 | $284K | 259 t |
| 2018 | $184K | 166 t |
| 2017 | $306K | 393 t |
Where Tanzania imports light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (31%), Finland (14%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+783% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $1.3M | 31% |
| Finland | $590K | 14% |
| India | $530K | 13% |
| Australia | $311K | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $296K | 7% |
| Germany | $189K | 4.5% |
| China | $187K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $174K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $146K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $136K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.25, 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 light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imports (HS 4804.39): 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 4804.39: Kraft paper and paperboard: uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Tanzania?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Finland (14%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 783% on the year.
What is the average import price of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $306 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2)?
The HS code for light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) is subheading 4804.39. 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 4804 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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