Float glass with coating exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $6.2 million of float glass with coating in 2024 (23.2 thousand tonnes). That is 934% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $6.2M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $596K | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $55K | 134 t |
| 2021 | $429K | 636 t |
| 2020 | $100K | 363 t |
| 2019 | $123K | 400 t |
| 2018 | $13K | 354 t |
| 2017 | $232K | 364 t |
Where Tanzania exports float glass with coating to
Most of it went to Rwanda (47%), South Africa (9%), Malawi (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $2.9M | 47% |
| South Africa | $543K | 8.8% |
| Malawi | $500K | 8.1% |
| Algeria | $478K | 7.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $370K | 6% |
| Zambia | $315K | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $307K | 5% |
| Egypt | $214K | 3.5% |
| Madagascar | $147K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $125K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 61% below the world average of $0.69, 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 with coating imports to Tanzania
Imports of float glass with coating by Tanzania reached $5.7 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 89% |
| Malaysia | $285K | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $152K | 2.7% |
| India | $115K | 2% |
| Egypt | $33K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania float glass with coating exports (HS 7005.10): 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 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported float glass with coating worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 102 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 934% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass with coating from Tanzania?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Malawi (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 20 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $0.69 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 with coating from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $232 thousand in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $964 thousand a year.
Does Tanzania also import float glass with coating?
Yes. Tanzania imported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Malaysia and Hong Kong. That compares with exports of $6.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. 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?
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