Plastic product imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported plastic product worth $53.8 million (23.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $53.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 19.3K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $46.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $18.5M | 8.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic product from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.9M | 78% |
| India | $2.7M | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $747K | 1.4% |
| United States | $546K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 1% |
| Kenya | $442K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $411K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 63% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 22% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 10% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 4.8% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 69% below the world average of $7.50, 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 product exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported plastic product worth $783 thousand (834 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (34%), Kenya (32%), Comoros (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $264K | 34% |
| Kenya | $253K | 32% |
| Comoros | $62K | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $44K | 5.6% |
| Zambia | $31K | 3.9% |
| Malawi | $28K | 3.5% |
| Norway | $24K | 3% |
| Rwanda | $12K | 1.5% |
| United States | $12K | 1.5% |
| France | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic product imports (HS 3926): 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic product worth $53.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($41.9 million), followed by India (5%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic product to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.5 million in 2017 to $53.8 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic product?
Yes. Tanzania exported $783 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $53.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (63% of the value) and 3926.40 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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