Colored printing ink imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored printing ink by Tanzania reached $4.5 million in 2024 (952 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.5M | 952 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 820 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 609 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 645 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 784 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 838 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 641 t |
Where Tanzania imports colored printing ink from
The largest suppliers were India (41%), Kenya (20%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 41% |
| Kenya | $926K | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $354K | 7.8% |
| China | $342K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $217K | 4.8% |
| United States | $194K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $160K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $91K | 2% |
| Sweden | $55K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 43% below the world average of $8.29, 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 colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): 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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported colored printing ink worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 952 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Kenya (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $8.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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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