Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.9 million of saturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 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 | $9.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports saturated carboxylic acid from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), China (33%), Malaysia (5%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+541% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.7M | 37% |
| China | $3.3M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $472K | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $345K | 3.5% |
| Japan | $336K | 3.4% |
| United States | $336K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $253K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $219K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $173K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 24% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 20% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 17% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 11% |
| 2915.33 | N-butyl acetate | 11% |
| 2915.39 | Acetic acid esters (other) | 7.8% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 6.2% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.44 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.18. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (33%) and Malaysia (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 541% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.44 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2915.31 (24% of the value) and 2915.70 (20%).
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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