Phosphate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported phosphate worth $7.3 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% 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 | $7.3M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 5.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports phosphate from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 66% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 17% |
| Morocco | $326K | 4.4% |
| Tunisia | $314K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $166K | 2.3% |
| India | $128K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $116K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $81K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.6% |
| Russia | $28K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 51% |
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 25% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 14% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 8.5% |
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 0.8% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 0.6% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0.5% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.17, 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 phosphate imports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported phosphate worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Morocco (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2835.31 (51% of the value) and 2835.26 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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