Plastic waste (other) exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported plastic waste (other) worth $8.1 million (20.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.1M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 18.7K t |
Where Tanzania exports plastic waste (other) to
Most of it went to United States (23%), China (21%), Turkey (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+799% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 23% |
| China | $1.7M | 22% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $806K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $697K | 8.6% |
| Italy | $345K | 4.2% |
| Morocco | $240K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $215K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $154K | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $146K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic waste (other) imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported plastic waste (other) worth $1.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $951K | 74% |
| India | $328K | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.2% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic waste (other) exports (HS 3915.90): 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 3915.90: Plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3915: waste, parings and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic waste (other) exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported plastic waste (other) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic waste (other) from Tanzania?
The United States was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 799% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic waste (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plastic waste (other) from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import plastic waste (other)?
Yes. Tanzania imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Hong Kong. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic waste (other)?
The HS code for plastic waste (other) is subheading 3915.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3915 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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