Ceramic building bricks imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported ceramic building bricks worth $5.7 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 412% on 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 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 6.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports ceramic building bricks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 98% |
| India | $39K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles | 98% |
| 6904.10 | Clay building bricks | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, 837% above the world average of $0.27. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ceramic building bricks imports (HS 6904): 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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ceramic building bricks worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 412% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic building bricks to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 837% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic building bricks to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6904.90 (98% of the value) and 6904.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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