Compound fertilizers (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $57.8 million of compound fertilizers (other) in 2024 (143.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $57.8M | 143.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.6M | 88.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 20.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 23.5K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 30.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports compound fertilizers (other) from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (41%), Qatar (31%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $23.9M | 41% |
| Qatar | $17.7M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $9.4M | 16% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| China | $658K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $607K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $303K | 0.5% |
| Jordan | $289K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $243K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 47% below the world average of $0.76, 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.
Compound fertilizers (other) exports from Tanzania
Exports of compound fertilizers (other) by Tanzania reached $5.7 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 94% of the value.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania compound fertilizers (other) imports (HS 3105.90): 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 3105.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizers (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported compound fertilizers (other) worth $57.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizers (other) to Tanzania?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by Qatar (31%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizers (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $57.8 million in 2024, an increase of 498%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export compound fertilizers (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zambia and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $52.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for compound fertilizers (other) is subheading 3105.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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