Phosphate fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $12.2 million of phosphate fertilizer in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 1040% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $12.2M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $302K | 916 t |
| 2021 | $823K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $816K | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 3.6K t |
Product types under HS 3103
| 3103.11 | Superphosphate fertilizer (high grade) | 100% |
| 3103.19 | Superphosphate fertilizer (standard) | 0.1% |
| 3103.90 | Phosphate fertilizers (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Phosphate fertilizer exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported phosphate fertilizer worth $9.4 million (17.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $8.9M | 94% |
| Kenya | $543K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania phosphate fertilizer imports (HS 3103): 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 3103: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, phosphatic.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported phosphate fertilizer worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply phosphate fertilizer to Tanzania?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by China (0%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of phosphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.35 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 fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export phosphate fertilizer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $9.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Kenya and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate fertilizer?
The HS code for phosphate fertilizer is heading 3103. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3103.11 (100% of the value) and 3103.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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