Plastic flooring imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $11.9 million of plastic flooring in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 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 | $11.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 4.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic flooring from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 88% |
| India | $394K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $199K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $181K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $140K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $119K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $57K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $47K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3918
| 3918.10 | Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of polymers of vinyl chloride, whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles | 78% |
| 3918.90 | Plastic flooring and wall covering | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.97, 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 plastic flooring imports (HS 3918): 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 3918: Floor coverings of plastics, self-adhesive or not, in rolls or tiles; wall or ceiling coverings of plastics, in rolls of a width not less than 45cm.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic flooring worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by India (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.97 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 flooring to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring?
The HS code for plastic flooring is heading 3918. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3918.10 (78% of the value) and 3918.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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