Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) by Tanzania reached $22.0 million in 2024 (22.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $22.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 22.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.3M | 19.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 14.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) from
South Africa alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.9M | 59% |
| Indonesia | $6.3M | 29% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| China | $983K | 4.5% |
| India | $324K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $201K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) exports from Tanzania
Exports of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) by Tanzania reached $334 thousand in 2024 (344 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $331K | 99% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imports (HS 4802.56): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4802.56: 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, in sheets 435mm or less by 297mm or less (unfolded).
Common questions
What is the value of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Indonesia (29%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.01 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 (small sheets) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets)?
The HS code for printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) is subheading 4802.56. 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?
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