Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) by Tanzania reached $9.2 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $9.2M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.2M | 67% |
| Hong Kong | $920K | 10% |
| Indonesia | $890K | 9.7% |
| China | $859K | 9.3% |
| Spain | $105K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $72K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $49K | 0.5% |
| Slovenia | $45K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imports (HS 4802.57): 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 4802.57: Uncoated paper and paperboard (not 4801 or 4803): printing, writing or graphic, 10% or less by weight of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibre, weight 40-150g/m2, n.e.c. in item no. 4802.55 or 4802.56.
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (10%) and Indonesia (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) is subheading 4802.57. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4802 page.
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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