Tanzania: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian paper and paperboard market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Tanzania

In value terms, paper and paperboard production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Paper and paperboard production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard exported from Tanzania contracted dramatically to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kenya (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Tanzania, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard exports to Kenya exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Zambia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Zambia (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kenya totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Rwanda ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard into Tanzania reached X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia, Norway, South Africa, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Thailand, South Korea, Turkey and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Norway (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Tanzania were India ($X), China ($X) and Kenya ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Indonesia, South Africa, Austria, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Thailand, South Korea, Turkey and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Norway, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform