MDF (>9 mm) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported mdf (>9 mm) worth $14.9 million (16.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 169% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $14.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 5.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports mdf (>9 mm) from
One supplier dominates: Malawi accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $10.9M | 73% |
| China | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $975K | 6.5% |
| Uganda | $698K | 4.7% |
| India | $25K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 61% above the world average of $0.56. 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.
MDF (>9 mm) exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $6.0 million of mdf (>9 mm) in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania mdf (>9 mm) imports (HS 4411.14): 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 4411.14: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of mdf (>9 mm) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported mdf (>9 mm) worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply mdf (>9 mm) to Tanzania?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (8%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of mdf (>9 mm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mdf (>9 mm) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 511%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export mdf (>9 mm)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mdf (>9 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (>9 mm) is subheading 4411.14. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 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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