Pigment imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pigment by Tanzania reached $17.7 million in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 6.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports pigment from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 54% |
| India | $5.7M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $914K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $390K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $365K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $177K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $162K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $147K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $120K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $104K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 50% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 34% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 14% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 1.2% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0.9% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.09, 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.
Pigment exports from Tanzania
Exports of pigment by Tanzania reached $217 thousand in 2024 (115 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (28%), Malawi (19%), Zambia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $60K | 28% |
| Malawi | $42K | 20% |
| Zambia | $32K | 15% |
| Uganda | $30K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 9.2% |
| Finland | $20K | 9.1% |
| Burundi | $13K | 5.8% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pigment worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by India (32%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pigment to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export pigment?
Yes. Tanzania exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Malawi and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (50% of the value) and 3206.49 (34%).
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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