Glass beads imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass beads by Tanzania reached $2.0 million in 2024 (846 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $2.0M | 846 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 633 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 618 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $826K | 435 t |
| 2018 | $633K | 406 t |
| 2017 | $689K | 473 t |
Where Tanzania imports glass beads from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 79% |
| India | $137K | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $115K | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $69K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.8% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $9K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7018
| 7018.10 | Glass beads and imitation pearls | 53% |
| 7018.90 | Lamp-worked glass ornaments | 42% |
| 7018.20 | Glass microspheres | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, close to the world average of $2.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania glass beads imports (HS 7018): 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 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported glass beads worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 846 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (7%) and the Czech Republic (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass beads to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $689 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The HS code for glass beads is heading 7018. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7018.10 (53% of the value) and 7018.90 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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