Anionic surfactant imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported anionic surfactant worth $10.4 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.2 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 | $10.4M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 4.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports anionic surfactant from
Most of the value came from China (35%), India (27%), Qatar (25%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 35% |
| India | $2.8M | 27% |
| Qatar | $2.6M | 25% |
| Kenya | $416K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $390K | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $140K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $112K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $57K | 0.5% |
| France | $56K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 33% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Anionic surfactant exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.1 million of anionic surfactant in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone took 50% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania anionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.11): 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 3402.11: Organic surface-active agents: anionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of anionic surfactant imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported anionic surfactant worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply anionic surfactant to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (27%) and Qatar (25%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of anionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of anionic surfactant to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2021 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export anionic surfactant?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Malawi and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for anionic surfactant?
The HS code for anionic surfactant is subheading 3402.11. 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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