Ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer by Tanzania reached $20.6 million in 2024 (97.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.2 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 | $20.6M | 97.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 99.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 74.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 49.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 52.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 47.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 44.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 43.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports ammonium sulphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 50% |
| Madagascar | $3.9M | 19% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 12% |
| Qatar | $2.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Finland | $259K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ammonium sulphate fertilizer exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $239 thousand of ammonium sulphate fertilizer in 2024 (500 tonnes). Zambia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $239K | 100% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ammonium sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3102.21): 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 3102.21: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of ammonium sulphate fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ammonium sulphate fertilizer worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammonium sulphate fertilizer to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Madagascar (19%) and Russia (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammonium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammonium sulphate fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2022 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and China. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for ammonium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3102.21. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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