Cigarettes exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported cigarettes worth $37.6 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $40.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $27.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania exports cigarettes to
DR Congo alone took 85% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $31.9M | 85% |
| South Sudan | $3.3M | 8.9% |
| Namibia | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $743K | 2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 84% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, 71% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $2.2 million of cigarettes in 2024 (138 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (28%), South Africa (26%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $617K | 28% |
| South Africa | $578K | 26% |
| China | $426K | 19% |
| Serbia | $348K | 16% |
| Turkey | $88K | 4% |
| Belgium | $56K | 2.5% |
| Cuba | $34K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.7% |
| Vietnam | $14K | 0.6% |
| Cyprus | $11K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cigarettes exports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported cigarettes worth $37.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy cigarettes from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($31.9 million), followed by South Sudan (9%) and Namibia (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average export price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cigarettes from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $37.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $40.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import cigarettes?
Yes. Tanzania imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and China. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (84% of the value) and 2402.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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