Plaster articles exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $10.4 million of plaster articles in 2024 (31.2 thousand tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average.
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 | $10.4M | 31.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 23.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 20.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $493K | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $962K | 4.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports plaster articles to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (37%), Zambia (18%), Rwanda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $3.9M | 37% |
| Zambia | $1.9M | 18% |
| Rwanda | $1.4M | 14% |
| Kenya | $899K | 8.7% |
| Mozambique | $876K | 8.4% |
| Uganda | $840K | 8.1% |
| Malawi | $336K | 3.2% |
| Burundi | $181K | 1.7% |
| Ethiopia | $30K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $24K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 60% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 38% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.33 per kg, close to the world average of $0.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaster articles imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported plaster articles worth $2.6 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Thailand (36%), China (30%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $931K | 36% |
| China | $791K | 31% |
| India | $227K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $220K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $127K | 4.9% |
| France | $55K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $43K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $27K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plaster articles exports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plaster articles worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries buy plaster articles from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Zambia (18%) and Rwanda (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plaster articles from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $962 thousand in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 980%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plaster articles?
Yes. Tanzania imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Thailand, China and India. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (60% of the value) and 6809.19 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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