Refined petroleum products imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported refined petroleum products worth $5.00 billion (4.78 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $5.00B | 4.78M t |
| 2023 | $3.78B | 4.24M t |
| 2022 | $4.51B | 4.31M t |
| 2021 | $2.17B | 3.76M t |
| 2020 | $1.26B | 3.30M t |
| 2019 | $1.88B | 3.68M t |
| 2018 | $1.78B | 2.96M t |
| 2017 | $1.53B | 3.20M t |
Where Tanzania imports refined petroleum products from
India alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.05B | 61% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.21B | 24% |
| Kuwait | $266.9M | 5.3% |
| Oman | $170.8M | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73.2M | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $68.2M | 1.4% |
| Marshall Isds | $31.0M | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $17.4M | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $17.0M | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $12.9M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 42% above the world average of $0.74. 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.
Refined petroleum products exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $602.0 million of refined petroleum products in 2024 (404.2 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $386.6M | 64% |
| Malawi | $197.7M | 33% |
| Uganda | $14.6M | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $997K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $864K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $415K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $389K | 0.1% |
| India | $174K | 0% |
| Iceland | $122K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $94K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported refined petroleum products worth $5.00 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.78 million tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.05 billion), followed by the United Arab Emirates (24%) and Kuwait (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.53 billion in 2017 to $5.00 billion in 2024, an increase of 228%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.74 billion a year.
Does Tanzania also export refined petroleum products?
Yes. Tanzania exported $602.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.40 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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