Glass fiber imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fiber by Tanzania reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.6 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 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 641 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports glass fiber from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 57% |
| India | $226K | 8.7% |
| Kenya | $136K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $123K | 4.7% |
| Singapore | $106K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $97K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $51K | 2% |
| Canada | $49K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $45K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $41K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibre products (other) | 63% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibre rovings | 14% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibre mats | 10% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibre boards and mattresses | 3.9% |
| 7019.11 | Chopped glass fibres | 2.7% |
| 7019.59 | Woven glass fibre fabrics (other) | 2.2% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibre non-woven sheets | 1.9% |
| 7019.40 | Woven glass fibre fabric | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania glass fiber imports (HS 7019): 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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported glass fiber worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (9%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.48 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 fiber to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (63% of the value) and 7019.12 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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