Coal tar oil exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported coal tar oil worth $5.8 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.3 million.
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 | $5.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $25.3M | 46.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $70K | 97 t |
| 2020 | $390K | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $48K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $6K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $409K | 76 t |
Where Tanzania exports coal tar oil to
South Africa alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.8M | 100% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 100% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil imports to Tanzania
Imports of coal tar oil by Tanzania reached $1.0 million in 2024 (719 tonnes). India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $642K | 64% |
| South Korea | $198K | 20% |
| Taiwan | $62K | 6.1% |
| Singapore | $46K | 4.6% |
| China | $45K | 4.5% |
| Kenya | $15K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coal tar oil exports (HS 2707): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported coal tar oil worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Zambia (0%) and Malawi (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal tar oil from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $409 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import coal tar oil?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, South Korea and Taiwan. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2707.40 (100% of the value) and 2707.30 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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