Chocolate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported chocolate worth $7.0 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $7.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 937 t |
Where Tanzania imports chocolate from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), Turkey (18%), Indonesia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 48% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $425K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $330K | 4.7% |
| India | $316K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $297K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $156K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $107K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $104K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $99K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 37% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 31% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 21% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 7.9% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 54% below the world average of $6.27, 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 chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported chocolate worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chocolate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (37% of the value) and 1806.32 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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