Ceramic bathroom fixtures imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $22.6 million of ceramic bathroom fixtures in 2024 (29.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $22.6M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 29.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 17.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 22.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 17.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports ceramic bathroom fixtures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 55% |
| India | $5.3M | 24% |
| Uganda | $2.1M | 9.2% |
| Kenya | $978K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $490K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $309K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $138K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $129K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $124K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $96K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6910
| 6910.10 | Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware | 81% |
| 6910.90 | Ceramic sanitary fixtures (non-porcelain) | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 70% below the world average of $2.55, 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 ceramic bathroom fixtures imports (HS 6910): 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 6910: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic bathroom fixtures imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ceramic bathroom fixtures worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic bathroom fixtures to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by India (23%) and Uganda (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic bathroom fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic bathroom fixtures to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $28.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic bathroom fixtures?
The HS code for ceramic bathroom fixtures is heading 6910. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6910.10 (81% of the value) and 6910.90 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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