Ceramic pigment imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported ceramic pigment worth $47.3 million (24.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $60.4 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 | $47.3M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.4M | 31.5K t |
| 2022 | $56.6M | 32.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 22.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 15.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 15.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports ceramic pigment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.2M | 98% |
| Spain | $439K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $201K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $160K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $84K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $83K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $34K | 0.1% |
| India | $33K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $30K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 67% |
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 30% |
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 2.9% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic pigment exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $255 thousand of ceramic pigment in 2024 (277 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ceramic pigment worth $47.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($46.2 million), followed by Spain (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.78 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 pigment to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $47.3 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. The peak was 2023 at $60.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export ceramic pigment?
Yes. Tanzania exported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $47.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3207.40 (67% of the value) and 3207.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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