Corn starch imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn starch by Tanzania reached $2.0 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.7 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 | $2.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 5.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports corn starch from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (39%), India (36%), Egypt (22%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $783K | 39% |
| India | $723K | 36% |
| Egypt | $445K | 22% |
| China | $33K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 corn starch imports (HS 1108.12): 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 1108.12: Starch: maize (corn) starch.
Common questions
What is the value of corn starch imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported corn starch worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn starch to Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($783 thousand), followed by India (36%) and Egypt (22%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn starch to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn starch?
The HS code for corn starch is subheading 1108.12. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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