Hydrogen gas imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydrogen gas by Tanzania reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 126% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 756 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 723 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $814K | 571 t |
| 2017 | $721K | 549 t |
Where Tanzania imports hydrogen gas from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $412K | 15% |
| Kenya | $199K | 7.4% |
| Malaysia | $97K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $51K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $44K | 1.6% |
| India | $36K | 1.4% |
| United States | $34K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 2804
| 2804.69 | Silicon metal | 32% |
| 2804.21 | Argon gas | 29% |
| 2804.90 | Selenium | 17% |
| 2804.29 | Rare gases excluding argon | 10% |
| 2804.40 | Oxygen gas | 4.1% |
| 2804.30 | Nitrogen gas | 4% |
| 2804.80 | Arsenic | 3.9% |
| 2804.10 | Hydrogen | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, close to the world average of $2.28.
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 hydrogen gas imports (HS 2804): 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 2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogen gas imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hydrogen gas worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogen gas to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogen gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogen gas to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $721 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogen gas?
The HS code for hydrogen gas is heading 2804. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2804.69 (32% of the value) and 2804.21 (29%).
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