Pigment dispersion imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.0 million of pigment dispersion in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 917 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 886 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 821 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 733 t |
Where Tanzania imports pigment dispersion from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 68% |
| South Africa | $832K | 17% |
| China | $432K | 8.6% |
| Kenya | $137K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.5% |
| France | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3212
| 3212.90 | Paint pigment | 93% |
| 3212.10 | Specialty pigment | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 75% below the world average of $10.25, 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 pigment dispersion imports (HS 3212): 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 3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment dispersion imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pigment dispersion worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment dispersion to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment dispersion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $10.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigment dispersion to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment dispersion?
The HS code for pigment dispersion is heading 3212. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3212.90 (93% of the value) and 3212.10 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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