Polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported polyvinyl chloride monofilament worth $2.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 825 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 963 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 895 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 689 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $759K | 412 t |
Where Tanzania imports polyvinyl chloride monofilament from
Turkey alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 55% |
| China | $1.0M | 45% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.87, 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 polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports (HS 3916.20): 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 3916.20: Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride monofilament imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported polyvinyl chloride monofilament worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride monofilament to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (45%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $759 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2021 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament is subheading 3916.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 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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