Tanzania: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. 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 likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in Tanzania

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, exports of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint from Tanzania dropped sharply to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable 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 dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kenya stood at 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from Tanzania, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($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 stood at 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 export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign 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.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were imported into Tanzania; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated prominent 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth 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 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to Tanzania, together accounting for X% of total imports. Indonesia, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Thailand, Sweden, Hong Kong SAR, Poland, Vietnam and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Kenya ($X) appeared to be the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports. Indonesia, South Africa, Austria, Germany, Thailand, Sweden, Poland, Hong Kong SAR, Vietnam and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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