Inorganic acid imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.1 million of inorganic acid in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.7 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 | $5.1M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 3.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports inorganic acid from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.9M | 77% |
| India | $590K | 12% |
| China | $261K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 2.3% |
| United States | $42K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $17K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 77% |
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 20% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids (other) | 1.3% |
| 2811.29 | Nonmetal oxides (other) | 1% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrofluoric acid | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 65% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Inorganic acid exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported inorganic acid worth $3.5 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania inorganic acid imports (HS 2811): 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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported inorganic acid worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by India (12%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic acid to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export inorganic acid?
Yes. Tanzania exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2811.21 (77% of the value) and 2811.22 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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