Essential oil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.0 million of essential oil in 2024 (736 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $14.0M | 736 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 687 t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 612 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 539 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 488 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 459 t |
Where Tanzania imports essential oil from
The largest suppliers were Spain (43%), Switzerland (27%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.0M | 43% |
| Switzerland | $3.7M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 11% |
| India | $1.2M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $833K | 6% |
| China | $208K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 1.3% |
| France | $136K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $77K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.90 | Essential oil extract | 70% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 26% |
| 3301.13 | Lemon essential oil | 1.6% |
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 0.8% |
| 3301.12 | Orange essential oil | 0.8% |
| 3301.30 | Resinoid | 0.5% |
| 3301.25 | Mint essential oil | 0.1% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.96 per kg, close to the world average of $23.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Essential oil exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported essential oil worth $2.6 million (160 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.8M | 70% |
| Indonesia | $580K | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $47K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $43K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $30K | 1.2% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania essential oil imports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported essential oil worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 736 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply essential oil to Tanzania?
Spain was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Switzerland (27%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.96 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of essential oil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 422%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export essential oil?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Indonesia and Ethiopia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3301.90 (70% of the value) and 3301.19 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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