Self-adhesive paper imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive paper by Tanzania reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 12% 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 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 938 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 909 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 751 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 746 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 672 t |
Where Tanzania imports self-adhesive paper from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), India (28%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 32% |
| India | $929K | 29% |
| Spain | $344K | 11% |
| Sweden | $273K | 8.4% |
| Kenya | $168K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $101K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $100K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $93K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $88K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.94, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania self-adhesive paper imports (HS 4811.41): 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 4811.41: Paper and paperboard: self-adhesive, in rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive paper imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported self-adhesive paper worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive paper to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (28%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive paper to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive paper?
The HS code for self-adhesive paper is subheading 4811.41. 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 4811 page.
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