Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) by Tanzania reached $4.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 149% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 821 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 737 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 615 t |
| 2017 | $983K | 709 t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Egypt (25%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.33 per kg, 66% below the world average of $6.79, 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $557 thousand (407 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $372K | 67% |
| Uganda | $125K | 22% |
| Burundi | $23K | 4.1% |
| Malawi | $17K | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $11K | 2% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.8% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.3% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports (HS 3917.29): 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 3917.29: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 149% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (25%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.33 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $6.79 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $983 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 371%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $557 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
The HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) is subheading 3917.29. 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?
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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