Hydrocarbon imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrocarbon by Tanzania reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.5 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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 712 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 784 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 35.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 888 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 879 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 1.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports hydrocarbon from
Most of the value came from Belgium (18%), Singapore (15%), Thailand (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $384K | 18% |
| Singapore | $321K | 15% |
| Thailand | $267K | 13% |
| China | $252K | 12% |
| Kenya | $249K | 12% |
| India | $240K | 11% |
| Romania | $163K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 4% |
| South Korea | $81K | 3.8% |
| United States | $32K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 2901
| 2901.10 | Saturated acyclic hydrocarbons | 69% |
| 2901.29 | Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (other) | 24% |
| 2901.21 | Ethylene | 6% |
| 2901.22 | Propene | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 103% above the world average of $0.75. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hydrocarbon imports (HS 2901): 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 2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrocarbon imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hydrocarbon worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrocarbon to Tanzania?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($384 thousand), followed by Singapore (15%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 103% above the world average of $0.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrocarbon to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2020 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrocarbon?
The HS code for hydrocarbon is heading 2901. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2901.10 (69% of the value) and 2901.29 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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