Antimalarial medicines (packaged) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of antimalarial medicines (packaged) by Tanzania reached $12.5 million in 2024 (558 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.8 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 | $12.5M | 558 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 416 t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 517 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 318 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 188 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 126 t |
Where Tanzania imports antimalarial medicines (packaged) from
India alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.3M | 66% |
| China | $3.6M | 29% |
| France | $614K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.39 per kg, close to the world average of $25.73.
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 antimalarial medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.60): 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 3004.60: Medicaments: containing antimalarial active principles described in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antimalarial medicines (packaged) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported antimalarial medicines (packaged) worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 558 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply antimalarial medicines (packaged) to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (29%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of antimalarial medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.39 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $25.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of antimalarial medicines (packaged) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for antimalarial medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antimalarial medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.60. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 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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