Packaged medicines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $293.0 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (25.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $394.8 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 | $293.0M | 25.3K t |
| 2023 | $351.4M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $394.8M | 23.3K t |
| 2021 | $365.3M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $374.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $268.7M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $224.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $338.2M | 19.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports packaged medicines from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $174.0M | 59% |
| China | $35.2M | 12% |
| Kenya | $31.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $8.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $5.1M | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 1% |
| Uganda | $2.7M | 0.9% |
| United States | $2.7M | 0.9% |
| Cyprus | $2.4M | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $2.3M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 70% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 11% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 8.6% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 4.3% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 3.3% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 1.2% |
| 3004.32 | Corticosteroid medicines (packaged) | 0.9% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.57 per kg, 86% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
Packaged medicines exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.9 million of packaged medicines in 2024 (743 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ethiopia (40%), Malawi (18%), Zambia (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported packaged medicines worth $293.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($174.0 million), followed by China (12%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.57 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $338.2 million in 2017 to $293.0 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $394.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $326.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export packaged medicines?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $290.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (70% of the value) and 3004.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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