Fuel additive imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported fuel additive worth $13.3 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $81.0 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 | $13.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $81.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports fuel additive from
Most of the value came from France (40%), India (18%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $5.3M | 40% |
| India | $2.4M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 8.5% |
| Belgium | $950K | 7.1% |
| Australia | $508K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $479K | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $336K | 2.5% |
| United States | $288K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $246K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 74% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 24% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 1.6% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 0.5% |
| 3811.11 | Lead anti-knock additive | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, close to the world average of $3.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fuel additive exports from Tanzania
Exports of fuel additive by Tanzania reached $801 thousand in 2024 (450 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+767% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported fuel additive worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Tanzania?
France was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by India (18%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel additive to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $81.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export fuel additive?
Yes. Tanzania exported $801 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Egypt. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (74% of the value) and 3811.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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