Specialty coated paper imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $16.7 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $16.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports specialty coated paper from
Most of the value came from China (47%), France (15%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 34% |
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 24% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 20% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 14% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 6% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 2% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.61, 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 specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported specialty coated paper worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by France (15%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4811.90 (34% of the value) and 4811.59 (24%).
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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