Bituminous mixture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.6 million of bituminous mixture in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $2.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports bituminous mixture from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 79% |
| Italy | $159K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $111K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $67K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.50. 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 bituminous mixture imports (HS 2715): 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 2715: Bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt; on natural bitumen, on petroleum bitumen, on mineral tar or on mineral tar pitch (e.g. bituminous mastics, cut-backs).
Common questions
What is the value of bituminous mixture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bituminous mixture worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply bituminous mixture to Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (6%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bituminous mixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bituminous mixture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bituminous mixture?
The HS code for bituminous mixture is heading 2715. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2715.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2715 page.
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