Pharmaceutical good imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pharmaceutical good by Tanzania reached $19.3 million in 2024 (510 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.3M | 510 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 580 t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 603 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 578 t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 988 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 632 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 442 t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 364 t |
Where Tanzania imports pharmaceutical good from
The largest suppliers were Finland (24%), Netherlands (21%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $4.7M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 21% |
| India | $3.4M | 18% |
| China | $3.2M | 17% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 10% |
| United States | $515K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $510K | 2.7% |
| Ireland | $226K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $216K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $204K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 72% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 8.4% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 7.1% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 4.5% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 4.3% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 1.5% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1.4% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.80 per kg, 56% below the world average of $86.10, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pharmaceutical good worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Tanzania?
Finland was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.80 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (72% of the value) and 3006.30 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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