Pesticide imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pesticide by Tanzania reached $197.3 million in 2024 (88.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $197.3M | 88.6K t |
| 2023 | $181.4M | 87.9K t |
| 2022 | $163.6M | 49.1K t |
| 2021 | $124.2M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $118.0M | 47.3K t |
| 2019 | $103.1M | 35.0K t |
| 2018 | $128.2M | 75.4K t |
| 2017 | $64.2M | 34.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports pesticide from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $113.8M | 58% |
| India | $37.1M | 19% |
| Turkey | $21.0M | 11% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 0.8% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 38% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 26% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 19% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 14% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 1.6% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.9% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.8% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 62% below the world average of $5.89, 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.
Pesticide exports from Tanzania
Exports of pesticide by Tanzania reached $7.4 million in 2024 (526 tonnes). United States alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.1M | 82% |
| Kenya | $363K | 4.9% |
| Zambia | $356K | 4.8% |
| Ethiopia | $231K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $104K | 1.4% |
| Mali | $76K | 1% |
| Malawi | $55K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 0.5% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pesticide worth $197.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($113.8 million), followed by India (19%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pesticide to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.2 million in 2017 to $197.3 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $135.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export pesticide?
Yes. Tanzania exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Kenya and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $189.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (37% of the value) and 3808.92 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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