Glass bottles and jars exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported glass bottles and jars worth $49.5 million (66.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $49.5M | 66.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.6M | 67.0K t |
| 2022 | $49.2M | 60.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.7M | 70.7K t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 49.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 59.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 34.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 33.7K t |
Where Tanzania exports glass bottles and jars to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (24%), Uganda (24%), Madagascar (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $11.9M | 24% |
| Uganda | $11.8M | 24% |
| Madagascar | $7.2M | 15% |
| Mozambique | $5.8M | 12% |
| Rwanda | $3.8M | 7.7% |
| Malawi | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 3.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Burundi | $1.0M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 100% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Glass bottles and jars imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $9.9 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.3M | 64% |
| Kenya | $1.5M | 16% |
| China | $1.3M | 13% |
| Italy | $180K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $118K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $106K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $73K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $43K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $31K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania glass bottles and jars exports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported glass bottles and jars worth $49.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass bottles and jars from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Uganda (24%) and Madagascar (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of glass bottles and jars from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $49.5 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Tanzania imported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Kenya and China. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (100% of the value) and 7010.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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