Plastic sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported plastic sheet worth $72.4 million (29.0 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $72.4M | 29.0K t |
| 2023 | $49.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2022 | $57.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $41.0M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.6M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $26.4M | 11.7K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 9.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (18%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.9M | 40% |
| India | $13.1M | 18% |
| Belgium | $8.5M | 12% |
| Poland | $5.3M | 7.3% |
| Kenya | $4.4M | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.4M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $1.0M | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $969K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $741K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 50% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 22% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 9.2% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 5.9% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 3.7% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 3.7% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 1.9% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 27% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $5.0 million of plastic sheet in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (16%), Malawi (16%), Zambia (16%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $822K | 17% |
| Malawi | $816K | 16% |
| Zambia | $810K | 16% |
| China | $615K | 12% |
| Kenya | $494K | 9.9% |
| Vietnam | $395K | 7.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $366K | 7.3% |
| United States | $239K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $71K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $71K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic sheet worth $72.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by India (18%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $72.4 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $42.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic sheet?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $67.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (49% of the value) and 3920.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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