Paper notebooks and albums imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $20.6 million of paper notebooks and albums in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $20.6M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 5.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports paper notebooks and albums from
Most of the value came from India (48%), China (47%), Kenya (2%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.8M | 48% |
| China | $9.6M | 47% |
| Kenya | $440K | 2.1% |
| Indonesia | $236K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $159K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $74K | 0.4% |
| United States | $58K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $54K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $49K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 49% |
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 44% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 4.6% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 1.4% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 0.3% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.26 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.44, 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.
Paper notebooks and albums exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported paper notebooks and albums worth $1.3 million (824 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $910K | 69% |
| Zambia | $310K | 23% |
| China | $48K | 3.6% |
| DR Congo | $40K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported paper notebooks and albums worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by China (47%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.26 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2022 at $25.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export paper notebooks and albums?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zambia and China. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4820.10 (49% of the value) and 4820.20 (44%).
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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