Safety glass imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety glass by Tanzania reached $6.5 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports safety glass from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 80% |
| India | $256K | 4% |
| Kenya | $254K | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $137K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $88K | 1.4% |
| United States | $63K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $52K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $49K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7007
| 7007.19 | Tempered safety glass (general) | 29% |
| 7007.11 | Tempered safety glass (vehicles) | 25% |
| 7007.21 | Laminated safety glass (vehicles) | 23% |
| 7007.29 | Laminated safety glass (general) | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
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 safety glass imports (HS 7007): 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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Common questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported safety glass worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety glass to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (4%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety glass to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
The HS code for safety glass is heading 7007. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7007.19 (29% of the value) and 7007.11 (25%).
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