Porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $18.3 million of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware in 2024 (25.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.6 million.
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 | $18.3M | 25.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 9.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports porcelain bathroom sanitary ware from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 64% |
| India | $4.8M | 26% |
| Kenya | $760K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $399K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $138K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $95K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $80K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $64K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $58K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 72% below the world average of $2.64, 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 porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imports (HS 6910.10): 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 6910.10: Ceramic sinks, wash basins, wash basin pedestals, baths, bidets, water closet pans, flushing cisterns, urinals and similar sanitary fixtures: of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported porcelain bathroom sanitary ware worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by India (26%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $2.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain bathroom sanitary ware to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware?
The HS code for porcelain bathroom sanitary ware is subheading 6910.10. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6910 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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