Glucose syrup imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glucose syrup by Tanzania reached $6.6 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $6.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 4.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports glucose syrup from
India alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.8M | 73% |
| China | $1.2M | 18% |
| Egypt | $311K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $146K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $107K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
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 glucose syrup imports (HS 1702.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1702.30: Sugars: glucose and glucose syrup, not containing fructose or containing in the dry state less than 20% by weight of fructose, the syrup not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of glucose syrup imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported glucose syrup worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply glucose syrup to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (17%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of glucose syrup per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glucose syrup to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 214%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glucose syrup?
The HS code for glucose syrup is subheading 1702.30. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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