Polyurethane imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $17.1 million of polyurethane in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $17.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 4.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports polyurethane from
Most of the value came from Belgium (38%), China (21%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+994% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $6.4M | 38% |
| China | $3.5M | 21% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 12% |
| India | $1.7M | 10% |
| Singapore | $717K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $469K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $398K | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $390K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $357K | 2.1% |
| Iran | $189K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 41% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 29% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 21% |
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 6.6% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 2.2% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.07, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported polyurethane worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Tanzania?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by China (21%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 994% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyurethane to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3909.31 (41% of the value) and 3909.40 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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