Tanzania: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian non-corrugated paper box market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Burundi (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Burundi exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kenya (X tons), threefold.

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

In value terms, Burundi ($X) remains the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Tanzania, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined notably in the following year.

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 Kenya ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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