Sanitary products imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $27.0 million of sanitary products in 2024 (7.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $53.1 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 | $27.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $43.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $53.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 12.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports sanitary products from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 63% |
| Kenya | $6.7M | 25% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 4% |
| India | $520K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $348K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $46K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $36K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sanitary products exports from Tanzania
Exports of sanitary products by Tanzania reached $8.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (22%), Uganda (21%), Burundi (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.9M | 23% |
| Uganda | $1.8M | 21% |
| Burundi | $1.2M | 14% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 14% |
| Mozambique | $883K | 10% |
| Republic of the Congo | $424K | 5% |
| DR Congo | $383K | 4.5% |
| Malawi | $358K | 4.2% |
| Jordan | $184K | 2.2% |
| Rwanda | $62K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sanitary products worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Kenya (25%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sanitary products to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.1 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export sanitary products?
Yes. Tanzania exported $8.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Uganda and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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