Aromatic hydrocarbon imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.2 million of aromatic hydrocarbon in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 73% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.7 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 | $4.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $899K | 837 t |
Where Tanzania imports aromatic hydrocarbon from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (32%), India (21%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.4M | 32% |
| India | $870K | 21% |
| China | $828K | 20% |
| Germany | $490K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $411K | 9.8% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $66K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $51K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $41K | 1% |
| Egypt | $34K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2902
| 2902.30 | Pure toluene | 57% |
| 2902.44 | Mixed xylene isomers | 36% |
| 2902.90 | Aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 4.1% |
| 2902.11 | Cyclohexane | 1.1% |
| 2902.42 | Meta-xylene | 0.8% |
| 2902.41 | Ortho-xylene | 0.5% |
| 2902.50 | Styrene | 0.3% |
| 2902.19 | Cycloalkanes and cycloalkenes (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania aromatic hydrocarbon imports (HS 2902): 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 2902: Cyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of aromatic hydrocarbon imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aromatic hydrocarbon worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply aromatic hydrocarbon to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (21%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Dem. People's Rep. of Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of aromatic hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aromatic hydrocarbon to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $899 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. The peak was 2023 at $15.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon?
The HS code for aromatic hydrocarbon is heading 2902. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2902.30 (57% of the value) and 2902.44 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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