Unbleached kraft sack paper exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $5.4 million of unbleached kraft sack paper in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 13.7K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached kraft sack paper imports to Tanzania
Imports of unbleached kraft sack paper by Tanzania reached $1.1 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $957K | 90% |
| Estonia | $43K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $35K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $15K | 1.4% |
| China | $9K | 0.9% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania unbleached kraft sack paper exports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy unbleached kraft sack paper from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Uganda (8%) and Denmark (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average export price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of unbleached kraft sack paper from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import unbleached kraft sack paper?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Saudi Arabia, Estonia and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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 4804 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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