Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $6.2 million (17.1 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.3 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 | $6.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 28.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 9.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
The largest suppliers were India (46%), China (16%), Uganda (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 46% |
| China | $1.0M | 17% |
| Uganda | $738K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $515K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $426K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $378K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $74K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $50K | 0.8% |
| Oman | $43K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $37K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.47, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: 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 over 10%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (16%) and Uganda (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.47 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 (porous) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. The peak was 2021 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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