Carboxymethyl cellulose imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.7 million of carboxymethyl cellulose in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $914K | 956 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $954K | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports carboxymethyl cellulose from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 73% |
| Finland | $263K | 9.6% |
| India | $157K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $117K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $114K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $62K | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $29K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.39, 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 carboxymethyl cellulose imports (HS 3912.31): 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 3912.31: Cellulose ethers: carboxymethylcellulose and its salts, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of carboxymethyl cellulose imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported carboxymethyl cellulose worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply carboxymethyl cellulose to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Finland (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of carboxymethyl cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carboxymethyl cellulose to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose?
The HS code for carboxymethyl cellulose is subheading 3912.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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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