Lubricating oil additive imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricating oil additive by Tanzania reached $9.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.7 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 | $9.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports lubricating oil additive from
Most of the value came from France (46%), India (14%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.5M | 46% |
| India | $1.4M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 11% |
| Belgium | $949K | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $796K | 8.1% |
| Singapore | $479K | 4.9% |
| United States | $236K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $222K | 2.3% |
| China | $90K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported lubricating oil additive worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to Tanzania?
France was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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