Hardwood poles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.4 million of hardwood poles in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 96% 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 | $2.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $452K | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $816K | 905 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $9K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $943K | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports hardwood poles from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+867% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.7% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.70, 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.
Hardwood poles exports from Tanzania
Exports of hardwood poles by Tanzania reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 66% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hardwood poles imports (HS 4404.20): 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 4404.20: Wood: non-coniferous, split poles, piles, pickets, stakes, pointed but not sawn lengthwise: sticks for umbrellas, tool handles etc, roughly trimmed but not turned or bent: chipwood etc, hoopwood.
Common questions
What is the value of hardwood poles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hardwood poles worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 169 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply hardwood poles to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of hardwood poles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hardwood poles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hardwood poles?
Yes. Tanzania exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Rwanda and Qatar. That compares with imports of $2.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for hardwood poles?
The HS code for hardwood poles is subheading 4404.20. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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