Acrylic resin imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported acrylic resin worth $24.2 million (18.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.2M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 6.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports acrylic resin from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), South Africa (21%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 21% |
| South Africa | $5.0M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 11% |
| India | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $2.0M | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $860K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $744K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $634K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $555K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 98% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.18, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported acrylic resin worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic resin to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2022 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (98% of the value) and 3906.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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