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Tanzania: Filter Block Market 2025

Filter Block Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian filter block market reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -13.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Filter block consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Filter Block Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp increased by 2,016% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filter block exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for filter block exports from Tanzania, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Zambia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp exports from Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zambia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average filter block export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, filter block export price increased by +136.9% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Zambia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Malawi amounted to -0.6% per year.

Filter Block Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, filter block imports into Tanzania skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 128% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports saw a measured increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, filter block imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 171% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of filter block to Tanzania, with a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, filter block imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +32.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+3.2% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp to Tanzania, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +30.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-0.5% per year) and India (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average filter block import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -31.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 121%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the filter block market in Tanzania. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 17291200 - Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp

Country coverage:

Tanzania

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Tanzania
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024