Olefin polymers (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.7 million of olefin polymers (other) in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $606K | 614 t |
Where Tanzania imports olefin polymers (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (41%), India (29%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 41% |
| India | $793K | 29% |
| France | $411K | 15% |
| Zambia | $122K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $86K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $37K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 65% below the world average of $2.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania olefin polymers (other) imports (HS 3902.90): 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 3902.90: Propylene, other olefin polymers: n.e.c. in heading no. 3902, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of olefin polymers (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported olefin polymers (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply olefin polymers (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (29%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 422% on the year.
What is the average import price of olefin polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $2.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of olefin polymers (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $606 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 345%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for olefin polymers (other)?
The HS code for olefin polymers (other) is subheading 3902.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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