Chloride imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported chloride worth $2.1 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.3 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 | $2.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $797K | 897 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 6.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports chloride from
Most of the value came from South Africa (45%), India (22%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $958K | 45% |
| India | $478K | 22% |
| China | $445K | 21% |
| Kenya | $162K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $44K | 2.1% |
| Uganda | $31K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $8K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Russia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 63% |
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 23% |
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 4% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 3.5% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 2.5% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 1.6% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 1.6% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.59, 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.
Chloride exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.5 million of chloride in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.5M | 100% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported chloride worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($958 thousand), followed by India (22%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chloride to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export chloride?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda and Burundi. That compares with imports of $2.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2827.32 (63% of the value) and 2827.20 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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