Phosphate fertilizers (other) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of phosphate fertilizers (other) by Tanzania reached $8.0 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 598% more 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $379K | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $360K | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $38K | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 8.9K t |
Where Tanzania exports phosphate fertilizers (other) to
One buyer market dominates: Burundi accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $7.4M | 93% |
| Kenya | $543K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 154% above the world average of $0.28. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania phosphate fertilizers (other) exports (HS 3103.90): 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 3103.90: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: phosphatic, n.e.c. in heading no. 3103.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate fertilizers (other) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported phosphate fertilizers (other) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 82 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 598% on 2023.
Which countries buy phosphate fertilizers (other) from Tanzania?
Burundi was the largest buyer with 93% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Kenya (7%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of phosphate fertilizers (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $0.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of phosphate fertilizers (other) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate fertilizers (other)?
The HS code for phosphate fertilizers (other) is subheading 3103.90. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3103 page.
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