Butter and dairy spreads imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported butter and dairy spreads worth $2.5 million (863 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 863 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 891 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 742 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 756 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 577 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 616 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 516 t |
Where Tanzania imports butter and dairy spreads from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (31%), Kenya (20%), Denmark (19%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $784K | 31% |
| Kenya | $509K | 20% |
| Denmark | $475K | 19% |
| South Africa | $375K | 15% |
| Ireland | $179K | 7.1% |
| France | $59K | 2.3% |
| India | $37K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 1.4% |
| Ukraine | $27K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0405
| 0405.10 | Butter | 57% |
| 0405.90 | Milk fat | 41% |
| 0405.20 | Dairy spread | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.74, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania butter and dairy spreads imports (HS 0405): 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 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk; dairy spreads.
Common questions
What is the value of butter and dairy spreads imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported butter and dairy spreads worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 863 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply butter and dairy spreads to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($784 thousand), followed by Kenya (20%) and Denmark (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of butter and dairy spreads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of butter and dairy spreads to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for butter and dairy spreads?
The HS code for butter and dairy spreads is heading 0405. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 0405.10 (57% of the value) and 0405.90 (41%).
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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