Aldehyde imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported aldehyde worth $4.5 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $4.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $858K | 834 t |
| 2017 | $413K | 462 t |
Where Tanzania imports aldehyde from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 94% |
| India | $154K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $71K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Oman | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2912
| 2912.60 | Paraformaldehyde | 98% |
| 2912.42 | Ethylvanillin | 0.6% |
| 2912.11 | Formaldehyde | 0.5% |
| 2912.41 | Vanillin | 0.5% |
| 2912.19 | Acyclic aldehydes (other) | 0.3% |
| 2912.12 | Acetaldehyde | 0% |
| 2912.29 | Cyclic aldehydes (other) | 0% |
| 2912.49 | Functionalized aldehydes (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 61% below the world average of $2.19, 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 aldehyde imports (HS 2912): 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 2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde.
Common questions
What is the value of aldehyde imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aldehyde worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply aldehyde to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by India (3%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of aldehyde per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $2.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aldehyde to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $413 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 982%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aldehyde?
The HS code for aldehyde is heading 2912. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2912.60 (98% of the value) and 2912.42 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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