Alkyd resins imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.5 million of alkyd resins in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $896K | 625 t |
| 2018 | $860K | 632 t |
| 2017 | $281K | 193 t |
Where Tanzania imports alkyd resins from
Kenya alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+862% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.8M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $391K | 11% |
| China | $344K | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $226K | 6.5% |
| Lebanon | $188K | 5.4% |
| India | $140K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $101K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $96K | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $54K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $48K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.28, 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 alkyd resins imports (HS 3907.50): 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 3907.50: Alkyd resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of alkyd resins imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alkyd resins worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkyd resins to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkyd resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkyd resins to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $281 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkyd resins?
The HS code for alkyd resins is subheading 3907.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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