Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $11.7 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% 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 | $11.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $235K | 195 t |
Where Tanzania imports ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer from
Singapore alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+288% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $7.3M | 62% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 11% |
| United States | $1.2M | 10% |
| India | $888K | 7.6% |
| China | $382K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $211K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $174K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $56K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.62 per kg, 41% above the world average of $1.15. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imports (HS 3901.40): 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 3901.40: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Tanzania?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.62 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $1.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer?
The HS code for ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer is subheading 3901.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 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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