Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paperboard boxes and cartons by Tanzania reached $24.3 million in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $24.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $27.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 9.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
The largest suppliers were Italy (31%), Kenya (25%), India (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.4M | 31% |
| Kenya | $6.0M | 25% |
| India | $3.9M | 16% |
| China | $3.5M | 14% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $322K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $293K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $170K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $112K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 66% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 22% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 5.4% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 4.9% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 1.3% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Paperboard boxes and cartons exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $569 thousand (236 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (42%), Burundi (32%), Malawi (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania paperboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819): 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 4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of paperboard boxes and cartons imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Tanzania?
Italy was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Kenya (25%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $27.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export paperboard boxes and cartons?
Yes. Tanzania exported $569 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $23.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (66% of the value) and 4819.20 (22%).
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