Plasterboard (paper faced) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $6.2 million (21.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $6.2M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $449K | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $507K | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports plasterboard (paper faced) to
The largest buyer markets were Zambia (27%), Rwanda (23%), DR Congo (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.7M | 27% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 23% |
| DR Congo | $1.0M | 17% |
| Kenya | $899K | 15% |
| Uganda | $822K | 13% |
| Malawi | $222K | 3.6% |
| Burundi | $156K | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plasterboard (paper faced) imports to Tanzania
Imports of plasterboard (paper faced) by Tanzania reached $1.2 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Thailand alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $833K | 72% |
| India | $140K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 7.7% |
| China | $66K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $13K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plasterboard (paper faced) exports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy plasterboard (paper faced) from Tanzania?
Zambia was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Rwanda (23%) and the DR Congo (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plasterboard (paper faced) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $507 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plasterboard (paper faced)?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, India and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. 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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