Aluminium foil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium foil by Tanzania reached $7.1 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 781 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium foil from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (27%), Greece (10%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 40% |
| India | $1.9M | 28% |
| Greece | $728K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $678K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $647K | 9.1% |
| Kenya | $121K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $15K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 52% |
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 27% |
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.82, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania aluminium foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium foil worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (27%) and Greece (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium foil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7607.19 (52% of the value) and 7607.20 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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