NPK fertilizer (compound) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $87.0 million of npk fertilizer (compound) in 2024 (120.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $115.7 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 | $87.0M | 120.8K t |
| 2023 | $94.0M | 134.2K t |
| 2022 | $115.7M | 130.0K t |
| 2021 | $53.1M | 97.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.0M | 111.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 87.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 83.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.9M | 121.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports npk fertilizer (compound) from
Zambia alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $55.9M | 64% |
| Morocco | $20.0M | 23% |
| Russia | $5.3M | 6.1% |
| China | $2.4M | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $210K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $113K | 0.1% |
| India | $61K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
NPK fertilizer (compound) exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $1.4 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania npk fertilizer (compound) imports (HS 3105.20): 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 3105.20: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: containing the three fertilizing elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Common questions
What is the value of npk fertilizer (compound) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported npk fertilizer (compound) worth $87.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply npk fertilizer (compound) to Tanzania?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($55.9 million), followed by Morocco (23%) and Russia (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average import price of npk fertilizer (compound) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of npk fertilizer (compound) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.9 million in 2017 to $87.0 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2022 at $115.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export npk fertilizer (compound)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Zambia and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $85.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for npk fertilizer (compound)?
The HS code for npk fertilizer (compound) is subheading 3105.20. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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