Activated carbon imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.1 million of activated carbon in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.3 million.
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 | $9.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 4.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports activated carbon from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.7M | 52% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 14% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.2M | 13% |
| China | $703K | 7.8% |
| Japan | $208K | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $198K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $186K | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $182K | 2% |
| Thailand | $113K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $86K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 88% |
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.46 per kg, 59% above the world average of $0.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Activated carbon exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $382 thousand of activated carbon in 2024 (187 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (46%), Seychelles (31%), Ethiopia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania activated carbon imports (HS 3802): 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 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported activated carbon worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Vietnam (14%) and Sri Lanka (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 653% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.46 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated carbon to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export activated carbon?
Yes. Tanzania exported $382 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Seychelles and Ethiopia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3802.10 (88% of the value) and 3802.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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