Insulating glass units imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulating glass units by Tanzania reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 80% 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 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 848 t |
| 2022 | $720K | 602 t |
| 2021 | $600K | 347 t |
| 2020 | $724K | 381 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 781 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 627 t |
Where Tanzania imports insulating glass units from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 55% |
| China | $1.1M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, 55% below the world average of $2.48, 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 insulating glass units imports (HS 7008): 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 7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating glass units imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported insulating glass units worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating glass units to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (42%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating glass units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $2.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulating glass units to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 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 insulating glass units?
The HS code for insulating glass units is heading 7008. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7008.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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