Gypsum imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $10.6 million of gypsum in 2024 (63.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 47% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.6M | 63.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 51.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 64.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 65.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 66.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 68.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 57.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 56.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports gypsum from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.7M | 54% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 20% |
| China | $2.0M | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $365K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $172K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $124K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.4% |
| India | $38K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.20 | Gypsum plaster | 88% |
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 325% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Gypsum exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $5.7 million of gypsum in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $3.8M | 67% |
| DR Congo | $757K | 13% |
| Burundi | $643K | 11% |
| Rwanda | $317K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $89K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $47K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gypsum imports (HS 2520): 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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gypsum worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum to Tanzania?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 325% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gypsum to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gypsum?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2520.20 (88% of the value) and 2520.10 (12%).
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