Engineering plastic imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $192.7 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (178.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $192.7M | 178.5K t |
| 2023 | $151.6M | 135.1K t |
| 2022 | $228.5M | 155.6K t |
| 2021 | $149.7M | 108.7K t |
| 2020 | $91.4M | 88.3K t |
| 2019 | $98.9M | 82.4K t |
| 2018 | $95.0M | 65.0K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 27.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $157.7M | 82% |
| Germany | $7.7M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.6M | 3.9% |
| Oman | $6.2M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.6M | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 1% |
| United States | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 64% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 23% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 7.8% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 1.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 1.4% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 0.9% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 0.8% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported engineering plastic worth $22.1 million (32.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (40%), China (32%), United States (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $8.9M | 40% |
| China | $7.1M | 32% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $927K | 4.2% |
| India | $626K | 2.8% |
| Malawi | $504K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $470K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $381K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $252K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported engineering plastic worth $192.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($157.7 million), followed by Germany (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 886% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $192.7 million in 2024, an increase of 404%. The peak was 2022 at $228.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $130.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Tanzania exported $22.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, China and the United States. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $170.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (64% of the value) and 3907.20 (23%).
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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