Glassware imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported glassware worth $6.8 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $6.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports glassware from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $563K | 8.3% |
| Pakistan | $145K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $133K | 2% |
| France | $129K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $75K | 1.1% |
| India | $51K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $43K | 0.6% |
| United States | $41K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7013
| 7013.37 | Drinking glasses (non-crystal) | 53% |
| 7013.49 | Table and kitchen glassware | 20% |
| 7013.99 | Glassware (other types) | 14% |
| 7013.10 | Glass-ceramic tableware | 5.6% |
| 7013.28 | Stemware drinking glasses | 4.8% |
| 7013.33 | Lead crystal drinking glasses | 1% |
| 7013.41 | Lead crystal tableware | 0.6% |
| 7013.91 | Lead crystal glassware (other) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 64% below the world average of $2.84, 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 glassware imports (HS 7013): 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 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018).
Common questions
What is the value of glassware imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported glassware worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply glassware to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $2.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glassware to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glassware?
The HS code for glassware is heading 7013. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7013.37 (52% of the value) and 7013.49 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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