Potassium sulphate fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $3.2 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 319% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $3.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $763K | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $152K | 290 t |
| 2019 | $135K | 226 t |
| 2018 | $811K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $177K | 270 t |
Where Tanzania imports potassium sulphate fertilizer from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 88% |
| Uzbekistan | $201K | 6.3% |
| India | $90K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $63K | 2% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 sulphate fertilizer imports (HS 3104.30): 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 3104.30: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: potassic, potassium sulphate.
Common questions
What is the value of potassium sulphate fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported potassium sulphate fertilizer worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 319% on 2023.
Which countries supply potassium sulphate fertilizer to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Uzbekistan (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of potassium sulphate fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of potassium sulphate fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $177 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer?
The HS code for potassium sulphate fertilizer is subheading 3104.30. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3104 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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