Glass frit and glass powder imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass frit and glass powder by Tanzania reached $31.8 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $31.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $678K | 592 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 956 t |
Where Tanzania imports glass frit and glass powder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.8M | 100% |
| Germany | $13K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $9K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, 133% above the world average of $1.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania glass frit and glass powder imports (HS 3207.40): 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 3207.40: Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of glass frit and glass powder imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported glass frit and glass powder worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass frit and glass powder to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by Germany (0%) and the Czech Republic (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass frit and glass powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass frit and glass powder to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass frit and glass powder?
The HS code for glass frit and glass powder is subheading 3207.40. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 page.
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