Natural resins exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $4.8 million of natural resins in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 176% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 73% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $785K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $653K | 989 t |
| 2018 | $373K | 510 t |
| 2017 | $102K | 129 t |
Where Tanzania exports natural resins to
China alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 73% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 21% |
| India | $228K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1301
| 1301.90 | Natural gums and resins | 95% |
| 1301.20 | Gum Arabic | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 76% below the world average of $3.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural resins imports to Tanzania
Imports of natural resins by Tanzania reached $633 thousand in 2024 (283 tonnes). China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $356K | 56% |
| India | $105K | 17% |
| Spain | $90K | 14% |
| Egypt | $45K | 7.2% |
| Kenya | $24K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania natural resins exports (HS 1301): 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 1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams).
Common questions
What is the value of natural resins exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported natural resins worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural resins from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Vietnam (21%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $3.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural resins from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $102 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import natural resins?
Yes. Tanzania imported $633 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Spain. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural resins?
The HS code for natural resins is heading 1301. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1301.90 (95% of the value) and 1301.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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