Sauces and condiments imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.2 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.0 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 | $8.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports sauces and condiments from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (28%), China (18%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.3M | 28% |
| China | $1.5M | 18% |
| United States | $1.2M | 14% |
| South Africa | $784K | 9.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $755K | 9.2% |
| Egypt | $548K | 6.7% |
| Philippines | $543K | 6.6% |
| India | $155K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 1.1% |
| Oman | $83K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Mixed seasonings | 66% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato sauce | 23% |
| 2103.10 | Soy sauce | 9.6% |
| 2103.30 | Prepared mustard | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 62% below the world average of $2.62, 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.
Sauces and condiments exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $4.9 million of sauces and condiments in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Rwanda alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $4.7M | 96% |
| Kenya | $80K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $64K | 1.3% |
| Comoros | $57K | 1.2% |
| DR Congo | $17K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sauces and condiments imports (HS 2103): 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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sauces and condiments worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sauces and condiments to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2023 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export sauces and condiments?
Yes. Tanzania exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (66% of the value) and 2103.20 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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