Carbonate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $56.0 million of carbonate in 2024 (158.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 83% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $56.0M | 158.0K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 89.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.3M | 92.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 74.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 61.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 81.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 65.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 50.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports carbonate from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Turkey (19%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.4M | 28% |
| Turkey | $10.8M | 19% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 14% |
| Kenya | $7.1M | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $3.9M | 7% |
| India | $3.5M | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $906K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $723K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 90% |
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 8.4% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 1.4% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 0.6% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 0% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 0% |
| 2836.91 | Lithium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Carbonate exports from Tanzania
Exports of carbonate by Tanzania reached $286 thousand in 2024 (877 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (44%), Burundi (22%), Rwanda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $127K | 44% |
| Burundi | $62K | 22% |
| Rwanda | $45K | 16% |
| Zambia | $30K | 11% |
| Uganda | $8K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $7K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $7K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported carbonate worth $56.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $56.0 million in 2024, an increase of 330%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export carbonate?
Yes. Tanzania exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $55.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2836.20 (90% of the value) and 2836.50 (8%).
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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