Optical fibres and lenses imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by Tanzania reached $3.8 million in 2024 (492 tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.8M | 492 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 180 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 66 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 278 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 131 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $934K | 85 t |
Where Tanzania imports optical fibres and lenses from
India alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 72% |
| China | $682K | 18% |
| Kenya | $112K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $76K | 2% |
| South Africa | $51K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1% |
| Oman | $32K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 80% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 16% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 1.9% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 1.2% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 0.9% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, 89% below the world average of $67.96, 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 optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported optical fibres and lenses worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 492 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (18%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $934 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (80% of the value) and 9001.50 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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