Pure toluene imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported pure toluene worth $2.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 934 t |
| 2021 | $981K | 853 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $797K | 673 t |
| 2018 | $536K | 481 t |
| 2017 | $359K | 311 t |
Where Tanzania imports pure toluene from
The largest suppliers were India (28%), China (22%), South Korea (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $672K | 28% |
| China | $519K | 22% |
| South Korea | $505K | 21% |
| Germany | $490K | 21% |
| Taiwan | $183K | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 60% above the world average of $0.95. 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 pure toluene imports (HS 2902.30): 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 2902.30: Cyclic hydrocarbons: toluene.
Common questions
What is the value of pure toluene imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pure toluene worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure toluene to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($672 thousand), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (21%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure toluene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $0.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure toluene to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $359 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 562%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure toluene?
The HS code for pure toluene is subheading 2902.30. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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