Tissue paper imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported tissue paper worth $6.9 million (5.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $6.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports tissue paper from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Indonesia (27%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 31% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 27% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 15% |
| Tunisia | $467K | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $360K | 5.2% |
| Algeria | $278K | 4% |
| Kenya | $201K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $172K | 2.5% |
| Bangladesh | $142K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tissue paper exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported tissue paper worth $260 thousand (270 tonnes). Rwanda alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $188K | 72% |
| Kenya | $53K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 7% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania tissue paper imports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported tissue paper worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Indonesia (27%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tissue paper to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export tissue paper?
Yes. Tanzania exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. 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 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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