Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $9.4 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $9.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.5M | 59% |
| Kenya | $3.5M | 37% |
| Indonesia | $154K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $58K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $38K | 0.4% |
| India | $20K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.58, 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.
Hydrogenated vegetable oil exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $6.3 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $4.4M | 70% |
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 22% |
| South Sudan | $478K | 7.6% |
| Comoros | $30K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Tanzania?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Kenya (37%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 371%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hydrogenated vegetable oil?
Yes. Tanzania exported $6.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and South Sudan. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (100% of the value) and 1516.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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