Chewing gum imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported chewing gum worth $7.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.1 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 | $7.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 30.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports chewing gum from
Kenya alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+914% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.3M | 67% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 14% |
| Portugal | $498K | 6.4% |
| India | $340K | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $131K | 1.7% |
| Ecuador | $124K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $116K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $94K | 1.2% |
| China | $87K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $38K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.98 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.89, 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 chewing gum imports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported chewing gum worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply chewing gum to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (14%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.98 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chewing gum to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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