Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $159.2 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (448.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $274.3 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 | $159.2M | 448.4K t |
| 2023 | $237.8M | 574.7K t |
| 2022 | $274.3M | 391.2K t |
| 2021 | $140.2M | 388.7K t |
| 2020 | $104.0M | 434.2K t |
| 2019 | $80.4M | 320.2K t |
| 2018 | $76.2M | 296.8K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 284.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports nitrogen fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Qatar (21%), Russia (18%), Oman (14%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $32.9M | 21% |
| Russia | $29.4M | 19% |
| Oman | $22.4M | 14% |
| Finland | $19.0M | 12% |
| China | $11.8M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $7.5M | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.5M | 4.1% |
| Norway | $5.0M | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $4.6M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 40% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 22% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 14% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 13% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 5.9% |
| 3102.80 | Urea and ammonium nitrate solution | 3.9% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.8% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Tanzania
Exports of nitrogen fertilizer by Tanzania reached $12.9 million in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $8.9M | 69% |
| Zambia | $3.3M | 26% |
| Malawi | $565K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $152K | 1.2% |
| Comoros | $25K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $159.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Tanzania?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($32.9 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Oman (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.4 million in 2017 to $159.2 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $274.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $142.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $146.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (40% of the value) and 3102.60 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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