Ethyl alcohol imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $37.2 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (30.0 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.4 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 | $37.2M | 30.0K t |
| 2023 | $51.4M | 38.3K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 18.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 13.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports ethyl alcohol from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.9M | 51% |
| India | $6.0M | 16% |
| Uganda | $3.6M | 9.8% |
| Pakistan | $3.5M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 5.8% |
| Eswatini | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $555K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $302K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $121K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $110K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 95% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 28% above the world average of $0.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethyl alcohol exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported ethyl alcohol worth $2.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 57% |
| Mozambique | $544K | 25% |
| South Sudan | $278K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $72K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $25K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $10K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ethyl alcohol worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by India (16%) and Uganda (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2023 at $51.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export ethyl alcohol?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and South Sudan. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $35.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (95% of the value) and 2207.20 (5%).
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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