Pasta imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pasta by Tanzania reached $10.0 million in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.2 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 | $10.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports pasta from
Turkey alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.9M | 69% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 12% |
| Egypt | $546K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $499K | 5% |
| Italy | $329K | 3.3% |
| China | $160K | 1.6% |
| India | $128K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $49K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 89% |
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 9.7% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0.8% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 0.2% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 67% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported pasta worth $4.5 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Uganda alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pasta imports (HS 1902): 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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pasta worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply pasta to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Iran (12%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pasta to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export pasta?
Yes. Tanzania exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1902.19 (89% of the value) and 1902.30 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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