Concrete additives imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported concrete additives worth $6.4 million (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.4 million.
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 | $6.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 4.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports concrete additives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 53% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 24% |
| India | $462K | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $388K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $131K | 2.1% |
| Bahrain | $94K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $84K | 1.3% |
| France | $58K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $48K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete additives exports from Tanzania
Exports of concrete additives by Tanzania reached $1.3 million in 2024 (621 tonnes). Malawi alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported concrete additives worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export concrete additives?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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