Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) by Tanzania reached $2.5 million in 2024 (294 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.5M | 294 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 106 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 75 t |
| 2019 | $924K | 69 t |
| 2018 | $745K | 45 t |
| 2017 | $394K | 21 t |
Where Tanzania imports corticosteroid medicines (packaged) from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (40%), India (39%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $987K | 40% |
| India | $968K | 39% |
| China | $278K | 11% |
| Italy | $168K | 6.8% |
| France | $48K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.45 per kg, 94% below the world average of $137.60, 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 corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.32): 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 3004.32: Medicaments: containing corticosteroid hormones, their derivatives or structural analogues (but not containing antibiotics), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported corticosteroid medicines (packaged) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($987 thousand), followed by India (39%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.45 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $137.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corticosteroid medicines (packaged) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $394 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 530%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for corticosteroid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.32. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 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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