Plastic bottle imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Tanzania reached $58.6 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% 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 | $58.6M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $54.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $52.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $43.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 21.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic bottle from
Most of the value came from China (29%), India (27%), Kenya (24%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 29% |
| India | $15.7M | 27% |
| Kenya | $13.8M | 24% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| Uganda | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $948K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $839K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $831K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $650K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $589K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 30% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 19% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 17% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 15% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 12% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 5.4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 36% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported plastic bottle worth $5.9 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (41%), Malawi (27%), Comoros (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.4M | 41% |
| Malawi | $1.6M | 27% |
| Comoros | $450K | 7.6% |
| Uganda | $387K | 6.5% |
| DR Congo | $319K | 5.4% |
| Kenya | $222K | 3.8% |
| Rwanda | $180K | 3% |
| Zimbabwe | $110K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $89K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $51K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic bottle worth $58.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by India (27%) and Kenya (24%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $58.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $44.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $52.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (30% of the value) and 3923.29 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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