Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $7.7 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% 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 | $7.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic pipe and hose fittings from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 66% |
| India | $595K | 7.7% |
| Egypt | $396K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $369K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $259K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $161K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $134K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $103K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $76K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 80% below the world average of $9.23, 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 pipe and hose fittings imports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipe and hose fittings to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (8%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $9.23 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 pipe and hose fittings to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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