Potassium fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of potassium fertilizer by Tanzania reached $12.5 million in 2024 (29.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.7 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 | $12.5M | 29.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 6.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports potassium fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.2M | 66% |
| Laos | $3.4M | 27% |
| China | $449K | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $201K | 1.6% |
| India | $103K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $99K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $63K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3104
| 3104.20 | Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium chloride | 74% |
| 3104.30 | Potassium sulphate fertilizer | 26% |
| 3104.90 | Potassium fertilizers (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 43% above the world average of $0.30. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania potassium fertilizer imports (HS 3104): 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 3104: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, potassic.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported potassium fertilizer worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium fertilizer to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Laos (27%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $0.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of potassium fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 542%. The peak was 2022 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export potassium fertilizer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $647 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium fertilizer is heading 3104. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3104.20 (74% of the value) and 3104.30 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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