Butane imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $128.1 million of butane in 2024 (271.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 259% 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 | $128.1M | 271.5K t |
| 2023 | $152.3M | 347.5K t |
| 2022 | $131.3M | 225.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 29.9K t |
| 2018 | $40K | 21 t |
| 2017 | $17K | 15 t |
Where Tanzania imports butane from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (46%), United States (42%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $59.5M | 47% |
| United States | $53.7M | 42% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 3.7% |
| Iraq | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Chile | $2.2M | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 0.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $739K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $543K | 0.4% |
| Bahrain | $176K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.63, 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.
Butane exports from Tanzania
Exports of butane by Tanzania reached $25.7 million in 2024 (38.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Mauritius (34%), Kenya (28%), DR Congo (7%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $8.8M | 34% |
| Kenya | $7.1M | 28% |
| DR Congo | $1.8M | 6.8% |
| Uganda | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Ethiopia | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| South Sudan | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $796K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $786K | 3.1% |
| Rwanda | $474K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania butane imports (HS 2711.13): 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 2711.13: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, butanes.
Common questions
What is the value of butane imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported butane worth $128.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 271.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply butane to Tanzania?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($59.5 million), followed by the United States (42%) and Saudi Arabia (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of butane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butane to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17 thousand in 2017 to $128.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $152.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export butane?
Yes. Tanzania exported $25.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritius, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $102.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for butane?
The HS code for butane is subheading 2711.13. 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 2711 page.
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