Petroleum residue imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported petroleum residue worth $36.9 million (105.3 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.7 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 | $36.9M | 105.3K t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 101.6K t |
| 2022 | $42.6M | 106.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 95.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 109.3K t |
| 2019 | $30.5M | 121.0K t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 157.5K t |
| 2017 | $53.7M | 254.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports petroleum residue from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $20.5M | 55% |
| Spain | $6.3M | 17% |
| United States | $6.0M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $332K | 0.9% |
| Iran | $303K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $283K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $198K | 0.5% |
| India | $48K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 84% |
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke | 16% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 0.1% |
| 2713.90 | Fuel oil residue | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.25. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum residue exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported petroleum residue worth $1.9 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (33%), Burundi (26%), Malawi (26%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $609K | 33% |
| Burundi | $492K | 27% |
| Malawi | $489K | 26% |
| DR Congo | $109K | 5.9% |
| Uganda | $85K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $76K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania petroleum residue imports (HS 2713): 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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported petroleum residue worth $36.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by Spain (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.25 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 residue to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.7 million in 2017 to $36.9 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2017 at $53.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export petroleum residue?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $35.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2713.20 (84% of the value) and 2713.11 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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