Insecticide imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insecticide by Tanzania reached $37.2 million in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $37.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $27.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 5.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports insecticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 52% |
| India | $13.6M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $570K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $358K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $356K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $313K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $166K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $156K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $147K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, 72% below the world average of $9.25, 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.
Insecticide exports from Tanzania
Exports of insecticide by Tanzania reached $6.7 million in 2024 (292 tonnes). United States alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.1M | 90% |
| Ethiopia | $231K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $124K | 1.9% |
| Mali | $76K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $52K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $51K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $17K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $14K | 0.2% |
| Guinea | $12K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania insecticide imports (HS 3808.91): 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 3808.91: Insecticides: other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter: put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of insecticide imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported insecticide worth $37.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply insecticide to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by India (36%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of insecticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $9.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of insecticide to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $37.2 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export insecticide?
Yes. Tanzania exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ethiopia and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for insecticide?
The HS code for insecticide is subheading 3808.91. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3808 page.
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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