Specialty coated paper (other types) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.7 million of specialty coated paper (other types) in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.4 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 | $5.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 754 t |
Where Tanzania imports specialty coated paper (other types) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 68% |
| India | $1.1M | 20% |
| Italy | $280K | 5% |
| Belgium | $140K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $82K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.41, 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 (other types) imports (HS 4811.90): 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 4811.90: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of soft cellulose fibres: coated, impregnated, covered, surface-decorated or surface-coloured, n.e.c. in heading no. 4811, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper (other types) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported specialty coated paper (other types) worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper (other types) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (20%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper (other types) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2021 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper (other types)?
The HS code for specialty coated paper (other types) is subheading 4811.90. 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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