Retail adhesive imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported retail adhesive worth $4.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.1 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 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 993 t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 808 t |
Where Tanzania imports retail adhesive from
The largest suppliers were Singapore (37%), China (22%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $1.8M | 37% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| India | $641K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $527K | 11% |
| Turkey | $387K | 7.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $111K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $102K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $60K | 1.2% |
| United States | $35K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.66, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania retail adhesive imports (HS 3506.10): 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of retail adhesive imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported retail adhesive worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply retail adhesive to Tanzania?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (22%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 618% on the year.
What is the average import price of retail adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of retail adhesive to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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