Dioctyl phthalate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.6 million of dioctyl phthalate in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.8 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 | $3.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $911K | 770 t |
Where Tanzania imports dioctyl phthalate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 63% |
| South Korea | $428K | 12% |
| Vietnam | $370K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $245K | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $183K | 5% |
| India | $88K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania dioctyl phthalate imports (HS 2917.32): 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 2917.32: Acids: aromatic polycarboxylic acids: dioctyl orthophthalates.
Common questions
What is the value of dioctyl phthalate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported dioctyl phthalate worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply dioctyl phthalate to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of dioctyl phthalate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dioctyl phthalate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $911 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. The peak was 2020 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dioctyl phthalate?
The HS code for dioctyl phthalate is subheading 2917.32. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2917 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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