Rubber chemical imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported rubber chemical worth $3.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 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 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 422 t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber chemical from
Most of the value came from India (37%), China (37%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 37% |
| China | $1.2M | 37% |
| Japan | $316K | 9.5% |
| Malaysia | $188K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $108K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $88K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $34K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 1% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3812
| 3812.39 | Rubber antioxidants (non-TMQ) | 77% |
| 3812.31 | TMQ rubber antioxidant | 12% |
| 3812.20 | Rubber plasticizers | 8.5% |
| 3812.10 | Rubber accelerator | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3812.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.46, 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 chemical imports (HS 3812): 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 3812: Prepared rubber accelerators; compound plasticisers for rubber or plastics, n.e.c. or included; anti-oxidising preparations and other compound stabilisers for rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber chemical imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber chemical worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber chemical to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (37%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber chemical per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber chemical to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber chemical?
The HS code for rubber chemical is heading 3812. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3812.39 (77% of the value) and 3812.31 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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