Float glass sheets (standard) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $28.9 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (82.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 1340% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 156% 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 | $28.9M | 82.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $23K | 33 t |
| 2021 | $123K | 307 t |
| 2020 | $25K | 74 t |
| 2019 | $48K | 47 t |
| 2018 | $59K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $40K | 60 t |
Where Tanzania exports float glass sheets (standard) to
The largest buyer markets were Kenya (38%), Uganda (20%), Saudi Arabia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $11.0M | 38% |
| Uganda | $5.7M | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 6.5% |
| Malawi | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $619K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $614K | 2.1% |
| Burundi | $518K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.48, 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 sheets (standard) imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $3.3 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (44%), Iran (22%), Malaysia (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 44% |
| Iran | $704K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $569K | 17% |
| Egypt | $318K | 9.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $22K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania float glass sheets (standard) exports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 112 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy float glass sheets (standard) from Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by Uganda (20%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 32 buyer countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 957% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of float glass sheets (standard) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40 thousand in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. Tanzania imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Iran and Malaysia. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 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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