Margarine (solid) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of margarine (solid) by Tanzania reached $11.9 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $11.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 5.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports margarine (solid) from
Kenya alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $10.8M | 91% |
| Indonesia | $957K | 8% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
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 margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported margarine (solid) worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2021 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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