Portland cement exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of portland cement by Tanzania reached $33.4 million in 2024 (388.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.4M | 388.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.4M | 492.1K t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 643.7K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 442.8K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 487.4K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 431.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 219.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 226.1K t |
Where Tanzania exports portland cement to
Rwanda alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $18.1M | 54% |
| Burundi | $8.9M | 27% |
| DR Congo | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $1.8M | 5.4% |
| Comoros | $913K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $799K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $307K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $301K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $211K | 0.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $35K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 94% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 2.8% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 2.7% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.09 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported portland cement worth $29.2 million (539.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (46%), Pakistan (20%), Kenya (14%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported portland cement worth $33.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 388.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Tanzania?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Burundi (27%) and the DR Congo (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.09 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of portland cement from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $33.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $56.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import portland cement?
Yes. Tanzania imported $29.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Kenya. That compares with exports of $33.4 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (94% of the value) and 2523.21 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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