Precious metal ore exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $28.2 million of precious metal ore in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $392.4 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 | $28.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $68.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $91.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $134.7M | 18.7K t |
| 2020 | $392.4M | 43.3K t |
| 2019 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $103.7M | 19.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports precious metal ore to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.2M | 82% |
| Bulgaria | $4.4M | 16% |
| Malaysia | $496K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, close to the world average of $3.97.
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 precious metal ore exports (HS 2616): 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 2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal ore exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported precious metal ore worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal ore from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($23.2 million), followed by Bulgaria (16%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious metal ore from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $103.7 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2020 at $392.4 million. Over 7 years the average was $116.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal ore?
The HS code for precious metal ore is heading 2616. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2616.90. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2616 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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