Polypropylene imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene by Tanzania reached $165.1 million in 2024 (148.1 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $165.1M | 148.1K t |
| 2023 | $124.5M | 113.9K t |
| 2022 | $151.7M | 108.4K t |
| 2021 | $151.4M | 104.4K t |
| 2020 | $104.9M | 105.7K t |
| 2019 | $109.7M | 94.8K t |
| 2018 | $110.1M | 83.3K t |
| 2017 | $89.6M | 76.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports polypropylene from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (33%), China (26%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $55.3M | 34% |
| China | $42.9M | 26% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30.0M | 18% |
| Oman | $10.2M | 6.2% |
| India | $8.2M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $7.3M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $3.8M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $942K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $862K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 69% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 29% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 1.6% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.1 million of polypropylene in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (44%), DR Congo (23%), Kenya (13%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania polypropylene imports (HS 3902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported polypropylene worth $165.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 148.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Tanzania?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($55.3 million), followed by China (26%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polypropylene to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89.6 million in 2017 to $165.1 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $125.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export polypropylene?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $164.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (69% of the value) and 3902.30 (29%).
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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