Asphalt and bitumen imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of asphalt and bitumen by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $925K | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $791K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $879K | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $642K | 932 t |
Where Tanzania imports asphalt and bitumen from
Most of the value came from Egypt (41%), China (33%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $932K | 41% |
| China | $748K | 33% |
| Italy | $284K | 12% |
| Turkey | $126K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $65K | 2.8% |
| India | $53K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 1.3% |
| United States | $18K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.8% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Bitumen roofing sheets | 86% |
| 6807.90 | Bitumen products | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
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 asphalt and bitumen imports (HS 6807): 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 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported asphalt and bitumen worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply asphalt and bitumen to Tanzania?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($932 thousand), followed by China (33%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of asphalt and bitumen to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $642 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (86% of the value) and 6807.90 (14%).
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