Tanzania: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian paper bag market totaled $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Tanzania

In value terms, paper bag production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Paper bag production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Tanzania

Paper bag exports from Tanzania shrank notably to X tons in 2023, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of paper bag exports from Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total exports. Zambia, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Comoros and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Comoros (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X), Uganda ($X) and Zambia ($X) constituted the largest markets for paper bag exported from Tanzania worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Burundi, the UK, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Comoros and Malawi lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Comoros, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average paper bag export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burundi ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2023, supplies from abroad of sacks and bags of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Tanzania, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), India ($X) and Kenya ($X) were the largest paper bag suppliers to Tanzania, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Turkey, Uganda, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, 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 paper bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform