Rough wood imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rough wood by Tanzania reached $4.6 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.1 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 | $4.6M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $787K | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $497K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $729K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 16.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports rough wood from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.2M | 70% |
| South Africa | $955K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $283K | 6.1% |
| China | $128K | 2.8% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.98 | Eucalyptus logs | 50% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 28% |
| 4403.12 | Treated rough wood (non-coniferous) | 19% |
| 4403.11 | Treated rough wood (coniferous) | 2.1% |
| 4403.22 | Pine logs (small) | 0.4% |
| 4403.21 | Pine logs (large) | 0.1% |
| 4403.49 | Tropical logs (other species) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.15. 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.
Rough wood exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported rough wood worth $1.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). China alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $628K | 57% |
| Rwanda | $161K | 15% |
| India | $145K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $55K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $23K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $19K | 1.7% |
| Somalia | $14K | 1.2% |
| Comoros | $13K | 1.1% |
| Namibia | $11K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania rough wood imports (HS 4403): 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rough wood worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply rough wood to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rough wood to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2017 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export rough wood?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Rwanda and India. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4403.98 (50% of the value) and 4403.99 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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