Rigid PVC film and sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.6 million of rigid pvc film and sheet in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 729 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 769 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 830 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 742 t |
Where Tanzania imports rigid pvc film and sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 86% |
| India | $320K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $230K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $148K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $66K | 1% |
| Kenya | $54K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $31K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 28% above the world average of $3.19. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania rigid pvc film and sheet imports (HS 3920.49): 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 3920.49: Plastics: polymers of vinyl chloride, containing by weight, less than 6% of plasticisers: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of rigid pvc film and sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rigid pvc film and sheet worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply rigid pvc film and sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of rigid pvc film and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rigid pvc film and sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet?
The HS code for rigid pvc film and sheet is subheading 3920.49. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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