Tanzania: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian uncoated filter paper market declined slightly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in Tanzania

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 57%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2021, exports of uncoated filter paper and paperboard from Tanzania contracted rapidly to X kg, with a decrease of -20.3% on the year before. In general, exports faced a precipitous slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 395%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X kg) was the main destination for uncoated filter paper exports from Tanzania, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Rwanda was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average uncoated filter paper export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 187% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Rwanda.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Botswana amounted to 0.0% per year.

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of uncoated filter paper and paperboard imported into Tanzania was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 14% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 153% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated filter paper to Tanzania, with a 60% share of total imports. Moreover, uncoated filter paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. Spain (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-4.3% per year) and Spain (-24.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated filter paper suppliers to Tanzania were South Africa ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports. Finland, Turkey and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.6%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +66.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average uncoated filter paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 41%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritius (+384.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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