Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $7.0 million of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 451% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% 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 | $7.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $305K | 96 t |
| 2021 | $282K | 120 t |
| 2020 | $412K | 190 t |
| 2019 | $136K | 77 t |
| 2018 | $222K | 95 t |
| 2017 | $164K | 53 t |
Where Tanzania imports polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.4M | 92% |
| India | $234K | 3.4% |
| China | $226K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $25K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, close to the world average of $1.94.
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 polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imports (HS 3909.31): 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 3909.31: Amino-resins: n.e.c. in heading no. 3909, in primary forms, poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (Crude MDI, polymeric MDI).
Common questions
What is the value of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 451% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Tanzania?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by India (3%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164 thousand in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate?
The HS code for polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate is subheading 3909.31. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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