Plaster board (other) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plaster board (other) by Tanzania reached $3.9 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $425K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $812K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $256K | 788 t |
| 2018 | $24K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $449K | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports plaster board (other) to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 72% |
| Mozambique | $655K | 17% |
| Zambia | $209K | 5.4% |
| Malawi | $109K | 2.8% |
| Rwanda | $47K | 1.2% |
| Ethiopia | $30K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $21K | 0.6% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaster board (other) imports to Tanzania
Imports of plaster board (other) by Tanzania reached $1.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+802% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $681K | 52% |
| Turkey | $199K | 15% |
| Italy | $127K | 9.7% |
| Thailand | $97K | 7.4% |
| France | $55K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $43K | 3.3% |
| India | $36K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $22K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plaster board (other) exports (HS 6809.19): 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 6809.19: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, (other than faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only), not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster board (other) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plaster board (other) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster board (other) from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 72% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Mozambique (17%) and Zambia (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster board (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plaster board (other) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $449 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 766%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plaster board (other)?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Italy. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster board (other)?
The HS code for plaster board (other) is subheading 6809.19. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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