Magnesite imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of magnesite by Tanzania reached $6.0 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.4 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 | $6.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $648K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $90K | 112 t |
Where Tanzania imports magnesite from
Most of the value came from Turkey (37%), Saudi Arabia (30%), Greece (28%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.2M | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 30% |
| Greece | $1.7M | 28% |
| China | $275K | 4.6% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2519
| 2519.90 | Magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered): whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide… | 100% |
| 2519.10 | Magnesium carbonate (magnesite): natural | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2519.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 90% above the world average of $0.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Magnesite exports from Tanzania
Exports of magnesite by Tanzania reached $44.3 million in 2024 (58.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. DR Congo alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $44.3M | 100% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania magnesite imports (HS 2519): 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 2519: Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; magnesium oxide, pure or not.
Common questions
What is the value of magnesite imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported magnesite worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnesite to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (30%) and Greece (28%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnesite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $0.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of magnesite to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export magnesite?
Yes. Tanzania exported $44.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and India. That compares with imports of $6.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for magnesite?
The HS code for magnesite is heading 2519. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2519.90. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2519 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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