Prepared explosive imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared explosive by Tanzania reached $13.8 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $13.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 2.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports prepared explosive from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+646% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.7M | 56% |
| Zambia | $3.1M | 22% |
| Uganda | $2.1M | 15% |
| India | $791K | 5.7% |
| Mozambique | $107K | 0.8% |
| United States | $45K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 37% below the world average of $3.66, 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.
Prepared explosive exports from Tanzania
Exports of prepared explosive by Tanzania reached $763 thousand in 2024 (270 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (42%), DR Congo (21%), Burundi (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+381% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported prepared explosive worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Zambia (22%) and Uganda (15%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $3.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared explosive to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export prepared explosive?
Yes. Tanzania exported $763 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 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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