Rubber articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported rubber articles worth $16.5 million (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $16.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (35%), India (10%), South Africa (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 35% |
| India | $1.6M | 9.7% |
| South Africa | $991K | 6% |
| Turkey | $918K | 5.6% |
| Norway | $814K | 4.9% |
| United States | $757K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $735K | 4.5% |
| Finland | $618K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $536K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $509K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 49% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 35% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 7.1% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 3.9% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 2.1% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 1.8% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 82% below the world average of $10.37, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber articles worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (10%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (49% of the value) and 4016.99 (35%).
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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