Plastic dinnerware imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $32.9 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $44.8 million.
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 | $32.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $44.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $37.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 5.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic dinnerware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.3M | 80% |
| India | $3.5M | 11% |
| Kenya | $729K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $545K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $430K | 1.3% |
| United States | $315K | 1% |
| Turkey | $204K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $170K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $113K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $87K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 77% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 47% below the world average of $4.56, 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 dinnerware exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.9 million of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (40%), Burundi (35%), Rwanda (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 40% |
| Burundi | $1.0M | 35% |
| Rwanda | $283K | 9.6% |
| Mozambique | $144K | 4.9% |
| France | $97K | 3.3% |
| Comoros | $77K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $53K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $32K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $26K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic dinnerware worth $32.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($26.3 million), followed by India (11%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $32.9 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $30.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (77% of the value) and 3924.90 (23%).
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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