Float glass exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $36.1 million of float glass in 2024 (108.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 1227% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36.1M | 108.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $140K | 334 t |
| 2021 | $634K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $203K | 603 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $564K | 780 t |
| 2017 | $376K | 716 t |
Where Tanzania exports float glass to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (31%), Uganda (16%), Rwanda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $11.2M | 31% |
| Uganda | $5.9M | 16% |
| Rwanda | $3.1M | 8.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 6.8% |
| Malawi | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 6% |
| Algeria | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| Zambia | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $829K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $808K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 80% |
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 17% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, 40% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Float glass imports to Tanzania
Imports of float glass by Tanzania reached $10.6 million in 2024 (20.9 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 75% |
| Malaysia | $854K | 8.1% |
| Iran | $704K | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $360K | 3.4% |
| Hong Kong | $224K | 2.1% |
| India | $181K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $82K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $56K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania float glass exports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported float glass worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 108.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 124 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy float glass from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Uganda (16%) and Rwanda (9%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $376 thousand in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import float glass?
Yes. Tanzania imported $10.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Malaysia and Iran. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7005.29 (80% of the value) and 7005.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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