Polypropylene copolymers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene copolymers by Tanzania reached $48.0 million in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $48.0M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.6M | 29.0K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $43.1M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $37.7M | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.9M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 29.0K t |
| 2017 | $41.2M | 33.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports polypropylene copolymers from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (37%), United Arab Emirates (36%), Oman (7%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+894% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $17.6M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17.1M | 36% |
| Oman | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| China | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| India | $1.4M | 3% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $488K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $421K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, close to the world average of $1.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3902.30: Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene copolymers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported polypropylene copolymers worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene copolymers to Tanzania?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (36%) and Oman (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 894% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene copolymers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene copolymers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.2 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene copolymers?
The HS code for polypropylene copolymers is subheading 3902.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3902 page.
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