Plastic household articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by Tanzania reached $7.4 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.0 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 | $7.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic household articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 72% |
| India | $467K | 6.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $328K | 4.4% |
| United States | $287K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $161K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $131K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $103K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $84K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $77K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.62, 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 household articles exports from Tanzania
Exports of plastic household articles by Tanzania reached $2.7 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (43%), Burundi (38%), Mozambique (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 43% |
| Burundi | $1.0M | 38% |
| Mozambique | $144K | 5.3% |
| Rwanda | $121K | 4.5% |
| Comoros | $77K | 2.8% |
| France | $71K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $31K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $26K | 1% |
| Malawi | $17K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic household articles worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (6%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Burundi and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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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