Modified starch imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.3 million of modified starch in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.0 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 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports modified starch from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Kenya (26%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $788K | 34% |
| Kenya | $611K | 26% |
| India | $264K | 11% |
| South Africa | $155K | 6.7% |
| Denmark | $115K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $95K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $66K | 2.8% |
| United States | $61K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3505
| 3505.10 | Dextrins and other modified starches | 55% |
| 3505.20 | Starch adhesive | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.14 per kg, close to the world average of $1.27.
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 modified starch imports (HS 3505): 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 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of modified starch imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported modified starch worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply modified starch to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($788 thousand), followed by Kenya (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of modified starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.14 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $1.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of modified starch to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for modified starch?
The HS code for modified starch is heading 3505. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3505.10 (55% of the value) and 3505.20 (46%).
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