Gold exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported gold worth $4.44 billion (112 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $4.44B | 112 t |
| 2023 | $4.80B | 140 t |
| 2022 | $3.30B | 69 t |
| 2021 | $3.57B | 85 t |
| 2020 | $3.52B | 77 t |
| 2019 | $2.65B | 76 t |
| 2018 | $1.27B | 37 t |
| 2017 | $1.55B | 55 t |
Where Tanzania exports gold to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.23B | 50% |
| Uganda | $1.25B | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $430.9M | 9.7% |
| India | $314.0M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $213.6M | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 0% |
| South Korea | $846K | 0% |
| Romania | $532K | 0% |
| Qatar | $145K | 0% |
| Turkey | $80K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 96% |
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $39,757.94 per kg, 31% below the world average of $57,889.60, 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.
Gold imports to Tanzania
Imports of gold by Tanzania reached $7.6 million in 2024 (0 tonnes). Uganda alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $7.6M | 100% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gold exports (HS 7108): 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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported gold worth $4.44 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold from Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.23 billion), followed by Uganda (28%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold per kg?
The average declared export value was about $39,757.94 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of gold from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.55 billion in 2017 to $4.44 billion in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2023 at $4.80 billion. Over 8 years the average was $3.14 billion a year.
Does Tanzania also import gold?
Yes. Tanzania imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.43 billion a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7108.12 (96% of the value) and 7108.13 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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