Tanzania: Market for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp surged to $X in 2022, growing by 31% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Production of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp in Tanzania

In value terms, production of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 118% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Exports from Tanzania

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp increased by 83% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,532% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,261%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X tons) was the main destination for exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from Tanzania, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Mozambique exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Burundi (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mozambique stood at +22.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Democratic Republic of the Congo (-0.5% per year) and Burundi (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, Mozambique ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp exports from Tanzania, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mozambique amounted to +21.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (+12.0% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (-11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -21.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 48%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($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 Uganda (+27.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Wood Pulp, Excluding Mechanical Wood Pulp

Imports into Tanzania

For the fifth consecutive year, Tanzania recorded growth in purchases abroad of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp, which increased by 2,388% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp to Tanzania, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +63.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+62.7% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+87.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp suppliers to Tanzania were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +87.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for wood pulp, excluding mechanical wood pulp stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -31.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform