Gypsum plaster imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum plaster by Tanzania reached $9.3 million in 2024 (58.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 million.
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 | $9.3M | 58.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 50.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 62.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 65.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 66.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 56.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 52.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports gypsum plaster from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.7M | 61% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 20% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $359K | 3.9% |
| Iran | $124K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $90K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.5% |
| India | $32K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, close to the world average of $0.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gypsum plaster exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported gypsum plaster worth $463 thousand (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (37%), Burundi (28%), Malawi (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $171K | 37% |
| Burundi | $128K | 28% |
| Malawi | $77K | 17% |
| Rwanda | $54K | 12% |
| Uganda | $24K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $7K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gypsum plaster imports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gypsum plaster worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum plaster to Tanzania?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and China (11%). 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 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum plaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gypsum plaster to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gypsum plaster?
Yes. Tanzania exported $463 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2520 page.
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