Halogenated hydrocarbon imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of halogenated hydrocarbon by Tanzania reached $2.9 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.4 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 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports halogenated hydrocarbon from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 55% |
| India | $705K | 24% |
| South Africa | $206K | 7.1% |
| Singapore | $126K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $101K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $46K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $36K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $27K | 0.9% |
| United States | $21K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2903
| 2903.12 | Dichloromethane | 24% |
| 2903.71 | Chlorodifluoromethane | 22% |
| 2903.39 | Fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons | 20% |
| 2903.29 | Unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbons (other) | 18% |
| 2903.81 | Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO… | 8.8% |
| 2903.19 | Saturated chlorinated hydrocarbons (other) | 2.5% |
| 2903.22 | Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: trichloroethylene | 1.5% |
| 2903.99 | Halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania halogenated hydrocarbon imports (HS 2903): 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 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated hydrocarbon imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated hydrocarbon to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (24%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogenated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $1.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of halogenated hydrocarbon to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2020 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon is heading 2903. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2903.12 (24% of the value) and 2903.71 (22%).
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