Mineral wool insulation imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported mineral wool insulation worth $2.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 596 t |
| 2021 | $860K | 741 t |
| 2020 | $717K | 695 t |
| 2019 | $759K | 555 t |
| 2018 | $817K | 560 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 438 t |
Where Tanzania imports mineral wool insulation from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (23%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $995K | 44% |
| India | $514K | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $320K | 14% |
| Germany | $126K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $104K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $47K | 2% |
| Kenya | $45K | 2% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $25K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 55% |
| 6806.90 | Heat-insulating minerals | 29% |
| 6806.20 | Expanded mineral materials | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania mineral wool insulation imports (HS 6806): 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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported mineral wool insulation worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral wool insulation to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($995 thousand), followed by India (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral wool insulation to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6806.10 (55% of the value) and 6806.90 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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