Infant formula imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported infant formula worth $4.6 million (972 tonnes). Value rose 37% 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 | $4.6M | 972 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 538 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 604 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 805 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 900 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports infant formula from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.5M | 54% |
| Kenya | $763K | 17% |
| South Africa | $472K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $268K | 5.9% |
| Rwanda | $214K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 1.8% |
| France | $54K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $51K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $49K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, 45% below the world average of $8.59, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported infant formula worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 972 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Tanzania?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Kenya (17%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of infant formula to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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