Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Tanzania reached $22.4 million in 2024 (45.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $22.4M | 45.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 43.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 29.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 23.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 21.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 21.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 14.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (41%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 41% |
| India | $9.2M | 41% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $611K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $168K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $154K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $86K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $53K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $41K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $518 thousand (2.1 thousand tonnes). Madagascar alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | $279K | 54% |
| Burundi | $220K | 42% |
| Mauritius | $14K | 2.7% |
| Comoros | $6K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by India (41%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $518 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Madagascar, Burundi and Mauritius. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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