Tanzania: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian plastic bag market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, growing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Tanzania

In value terms, plastic bag production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 48%. Plastic bag production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of plastic sacks and bags exported from Tanzania plummeted to X tons, dropping by -44.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 238%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bag exports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 251% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Zambia (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bag exports from Tanzania, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic bag exports to Zambia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zambia stood at +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-15.3% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+2.7% per year).

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic sacks and bags exports from Tanzania, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Zambia amounted to +13.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (+14.3% per year) and Uganda (-21.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, purchases abroad of plastic sacks and bags decreased by -72.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, plastic bag imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 73%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Tanzania, together comprising 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +13.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic sacks and bags to Tanzania, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India amounted to +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+7.7% per year) and Kenya (-15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bag import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform