Caustic soda imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported caustic soda worth $25.7 million (47.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $33.2 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 | $25.7M | 47.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.3M | 45.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 43.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 43.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 42.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 35.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 34.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 36.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports caustic soda from
India alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $18.2M | 71% |
| China | $3.9M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| Iran | $940K | 3.7% |
| Qatar | $221K | 0.9% |
| France | $201K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $105K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $101K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $58K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $48K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2815
| 2815.11 | Sodium hydroxide solid | 100% |
| 2815.20 | Potassium hydroxide | 0.3% |
| 2815.12 | Sodium hydroxide solution | 0.2% |
| 2815.30 | Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, 59% above the world average of $0.34. 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.
Caustic soda exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.2 million of caustic soda in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Burundi alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $782K | 66% |
| DR Congo | $328K | 28% |
| Rwanda | $66K | 5.6% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.5% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania caustic soda imports (HS 2815): 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 2815: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda); potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) peroxides of sodium or potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of caustic soda imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported caustic soda worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply caustic soda to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of caustic soda per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $0.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of caustic soda to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export caustic soda?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for caustic soda?
The HS code for caustic soda is heading 2815. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2815.11 (100% of the value) and 2815.20 (0%).
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