Ketone imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ketone by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 824 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $825K | 677 t |
| 2017 | $697K | 568 t |
Where Tanzania imports ketone from
The largest suppliers were India (23%), South Korea (16%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $543K | 23% |
| South Korea | $384K | 16% |
| Switzerland | $335K | 14% |
| Germany | $293K | 13% |
| Brazil | $178K | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $143K | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $140K | 6% |
| China | $97K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $84K | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $38K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 2914
| 2914.11 | Acetone | 42% |
| 2914.19 | Acyclic ketones (other) | 33% |
| 2914.13 | Methyl isobutyl ketone | 8.9% |
| 2914.79 | Halogenated quinones | 7.6% |
| 2914.12 | Butanone | 4.8% |
| 2914.22 | Cyclohexanone | 1.1% |
| 2914.39 | Aromatic ketones | 0.9% |
| 2914.29 | Cyclic ketones (other) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2914.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
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 ketone imports (HS 2914): 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 2914: Ketones and quinones; whether or not with other oxygen function, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrostated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ketone imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ketone worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply ketone to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($543 thousand), followed by South Korea (16%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of ketone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ketone to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $697 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ketone?
The HS code for ketone is heading 2914. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2914.11 (42% of the value) and 2914.19 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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