Postage stamps and securities imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of postage stamps and securities by Tanzania reached $39.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $39.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 313 t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 313 t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 224 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 161 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 103 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 359 t |
Where Tanzania imports postage stamps and securities from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (40%), Malta (24%), Switzerland (13%). Among the main suppliers, DR Congo grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $15.6M | 40% |
| Malta | $9.5M | 24% |
| Switzerland | $5.1M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $3.0M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 6.2% |
| Mozambique | $202K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $45K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0% |
| China | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.47 per kg, 53% below the world average of $54.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania postage stamps and securities imports (HS 4907): 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 4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.
Common questions
What is the value of postage stamps and securities imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported postage stamps and securities worth $39.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply postage stamps and securities to Tanzania?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by Malta (24%) and Switzerland (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of postage stamps and securities per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.47 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $54.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of postage stamps and securities to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $39.0 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for postage stamps and securities?
The HS code for postage stamps and securities is heading 4907. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4907.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4907 page.
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