Phenol-formaldehyde resins imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $4.9 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 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 | $4.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 836 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports phenol-formaldehyde resins from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (43%), India (14%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+953% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 43% |
| India | $705K | 14% |
| Singapore | $664K | 14% |
| Egypt | $451K | 9.2% |
| Malaysia | $390K | 8% |
| Kenya | $253K | 5.2% |
| Iran | $189K | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $61K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $35K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.15, 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 phenol-formaldehyde resins imports (HS 3909.40): 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 3909.40: Phenolic resins: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of phenol-formaldehyde resins imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported phenol-formaldehyde resins worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply phenol-formaldehyde resins to Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (14%) and Singapore (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 953% on the year.
What is the average import price of phenol-formaldehyde resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of phenol-formaldehyde resins to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins?
The HS code for phenol-formaldehyde resins is subheading 3909.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
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