Gas cylinders imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $24.1 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 67% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports gas cylinders from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (27%), China (26%), Kenya (15%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.83 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.36, 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.
Gas cylinders exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $773 thousand of gas cylinders in 2024 (403 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $542K | 70% |
| DR Congo | $114K | 15% |
| Uganda | $40K | 5.2% |
| India | $31K | 4.1% |
| Rwanda | $22K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.8% |
| Comoros | $4K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gas cylinders worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Tanzania?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by China (26%) and Kenya (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.83 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $24.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Tanzania exported $773 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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