Non-ionic surfactant imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-ionic surfactant by Tanzania reached $2.0 million in 2024 (904 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.8 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 | $2.0M | 904 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 898 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 948 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 809 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 753 t |
Where Tanzania imports non-ionic surfactant from
The largest suppliers were Australia (48%), China (36%), Malaysia (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $957K | 48% |
| China | $720K | 36% |
| Malaysia | $130K | 6.5% |
| India | $104K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $7K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-ionic surfactant exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported non-ionic surfactant worth $205 thousand (34 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $196K | 96% |
| Zambia | $9K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania non-ionic surfactant imports (HS 3402.13): 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 3402.13: Organic surface-active agents: non-ionic (other than soap), whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of non-ionic surfactant imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported non-ionic surfactant worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 904 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-ionic surfactant to Tanzania?
Australia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($957 thousand), followed by China (36%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-ionic surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-ionic surfactant to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export non-ionic surfactant?
Yes. Tanzania exported $205 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-ionic surfactant?
The HS code for non-ionic surfactant is subheading 3402.13. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
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