Quartz exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $6.4 million of quartz in 2024 (39.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.1 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 | $6.4M | 39.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 59.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $126K | 477 t |
| 2020 | $251K | 237 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $116K | 261 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports quartz to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 99% |
| Kenya | $38K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $8K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2506
| 2506.10 | Quartz: other than natural sands | 67% |
| 2506.20 | Quartzite blocks | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2506.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.21, 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.
Quartz imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported quartz worth $291 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (42%), India (42%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123K | 42% |
| India | $122K | 42% |
| South Africa | $25K | 8.6% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $6K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania quartz exports (HS 2506): 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 2506: Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of quartz exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported quartz worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries buy quartz from Tanzania?
China was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Kenya (1%) and Vietnam (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of quartz per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of quartz from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. The peak was 2023 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import quartz?
Yes. Tanzania imported $291 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for quartz?
The HS code for quartz is heading 2506. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2506.10 (67% of the value) and 2506.20 (33%).
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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