Plastic flooring and wall covering imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.6 million of plastic flooring and wall covering in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $2.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic flooring and wall covering from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 75% |
| India | $217K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $194K | 7.5% |
| Kenya | $47K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $27K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $24K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 75% below the world average of $2.30, 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 and wall covering imports (HS 3918.90): 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 3918.90: Floor, wall or ceiling coverings: of plastics (excluding polymers of vinyl chloride), whether or not self-adhesive, in rolls or in the form of tiles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic flooring and wall covering imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic flooring and wall covering worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic flooring and wall covering to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic flooring and wall covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic flooring and wall covering to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering?
The HS code for plastic flooring and wall covering is subheading 3918.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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