Amphoteric surfactant imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported amphoteric surfactant worth $3.0 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 937 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 932 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 948 t |
| 2017 | $538K | 317 t |
Where Tanzania imports amphoteric surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (43%), China (20%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.3M | 43% |
| China | $599K | 20% |
| South Africa | $543K | 18% |
| Australia | $363K | 12% |
| India | $96K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.3% |
| France | $38K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.4% |
| Seychelles | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Amphoteric surfactant exports from Tanzania
Exports of amphoteric surfactant by Tanzania reached $566 thousand in 2024 (578 tonnes). Malawi alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $482K | 85% |
| Rwanda | $76K | 14% |
| Zambia | $8K | 1.4% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported amphoteric surfactant worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (20%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $538 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 465%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export amphoteric surfactant?
Yes. Tanzania exported $566 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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