Flour preparations (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported flour preparations (other) worth $5.1 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.3 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 | $5.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 7.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports flour preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Belgium (46%), South Africa (14%), Ireland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+900% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 46% |
| South Africa | $726K | 14% |
| Ireland | $671K | 13% |
| Eswatini | $487K | 9.6% |
| Kenya | $202K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $162K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $128K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $92K | 1.8% |
| India | $85K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $68K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported flour preparations (other) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Tanzania?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export flour preparations (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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