Paper articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported paper articles worth $7.2 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $7.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 773 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 723 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 877 t |
Where Tanzania imports paper articles from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 56% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $213K | 2.9% |
| India | $157K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $142K | 2% |
| Australia | $42K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $34K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 76% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 15% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 3.4% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 2.4% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 2.2% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported paper articles worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (76% of the value) and 4823.69 (15%).
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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