Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) by Tanzania reached $4.0 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 million.
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 | $4.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 760 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 732 t |
Where Tanzania imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 78% |
| Kenya | $352K | 8.7% |
| India | $162K | 4% |
| Germany | $114K | 2.8% |
| France | $64K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $47K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.8% |
| United States | $29K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $27K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, 69% below the world average of $6.29, 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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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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 512% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 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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