Coconut and palm kernel oil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $3.3 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $448K | 625 t |
| 2018 | $759K | 489 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports coconut and palm kernel oil from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 57% |
| Belgium | $620K | 19% |
| Indonesia | $384K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $282K | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $108K | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $40K | 1.2% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1513
| 1513.21 | Crude palm kernel or babassu oil | 57% |
| 1513.19 | Refined coconut oil | 38% |
| 1513.11 | Crude coconut oil | 3.8% |
| 1513.29 | Refined palm kernel or babassu oil | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.51 per kg, close to the world average of $1.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coconut and palm kernel oil exports from Tanzania
Exports of coconut and palm kernel oil by Tanzania reached $788 thousand in 2024 (539 tonnes). Zambia alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $745K | 95% |
| DR Congo | $23K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coconut and palm kernel oil imports (HS 1513): 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 1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of coconut and palm kernel oil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply coconut and palm kernel oil to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and Indonesia (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of coconut and palm kernel oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.51 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coconut and palm kernel oil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export coconut and palm kernel oil?
Yes. Tanzania exported $788 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and the United Kingdom. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil?
The HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil is heading 1513. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1513.21 (57% of the value) and 1513.19 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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