Petroleum gas imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum gas by Tanzania reached $248.9 million in 2024 (562.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $248.9M | 562.3K t |
| 2023 | $213.0M | 467.3K t |
| 2022 | $213.4M | 363.4K t |
| 2021 | $178.1M | 359.4K t |
| 2020 | $153.1M | 393.9K t |
| 2019 | $65.1M | 191.9K t |
| 2018 | $100.5M | 269.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.2M | 136.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports petroleum gas from
Switzerland alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $153.1M | 62% |
| United States | $73.9M | 30% |
| Singapore | $6.3M | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Chile | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| Iraq | $3.9M | 1.6% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $739K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $543K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $176K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 52% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 49% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 0% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0% |
| 2711.14 | Olefins | 0% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.56, 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.
Petroleum gas exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $80.3 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (105.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (39%), Zambia (15%), Mauritius (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $31.5M | 39% |
| Zambia | $11.8M | 15% |
| Mauritius | $8.8M | 11% |
| Rwanda | $8.4M | 11% |
| Kenya | $8.1M | 10% |
| DR Congo | $3.5M | 4.4% |
| Uganda | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Ethiopia | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| South Sudan | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported petroleum gas worth $248.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 562.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Tanzania?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($153.1 million), followed by the United States (30%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.2 million in 2017 to $248.9 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $153.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export petroleum gas?
Yes. Tanzania exported $80.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zambia and Mauritius. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $168.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (51% of the value) and 2711.19 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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