Cyanide imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported cyanide worth $49.0 million (22.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 162 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $49.0M | 22.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $36.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.2M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 12.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports cyanide from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (43%), China (27%), Australia (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $21.2M | 43% |
| China | $13.1M | 27% |
| Australia | $4.1M | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 6.7% |
| India | $3.0M | 6.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 3.4% |
| Georgia | $1.5M | 3% |
| Brazil | $659K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $269K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2837
| 2837.11 | Cyanides and cyanide oxides: of sodium | 100% |
| 2837.20 | Complex cyanides | 0.1% |
| 2837.19 | Cyanides (non-sodium) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2837.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, close to the world average of $2.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cyanide exports from Tanzania
Exports of cyanide by Tanzania reached $623 thousand in 2024 (222 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (40%), Uganda (23%), DR Congo (18%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cyanide imports (HS 2837): 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 2837: Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides.
Common questions
What is the value of cyanide imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cyanide worth $49.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 162 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cyanide to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by China (27%) and Australia (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of cyanide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cyanide to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $49.0 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export cyanide?
Yes. Tanzania exported $623 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cyanide?
The HS code for cyanide is heading 2837. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2837.11 (100% of the value) and 2837.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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