PVC imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported pvc worth $47.3 million (50.8 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $65.6 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 | $47.3M | 50.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 40.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.6M | 46.2K t |
| 2021 | $51.3M | 38.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 40.0K t |
| 2019 | $33.4M | 30.9K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 25.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.4M | 24.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports pvc from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.7M | 65% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.8M | 8.1% |
| United States | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.4M | 3% |
| Egypt | $805K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $514K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $438K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 57% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 35% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 3.2% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 2.2% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 1.9% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 0.6% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 0.1% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.25, 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.
PVC exports from Tanzania
Exports of pvc by Tanzania reached $431 thousand in 2024 (435 tonnes). Zambia alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pvc worth $47.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($30.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.4 million in 2017 to $47.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2022 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export pvc?
Yes. Tanzania exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Burundi and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $46.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (57% of the value) and 3904.22 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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