Soda ash imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $50.2 million of soda ash in 2024 (139.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $50.2M | 139.0K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 67.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.5M | 66.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 49.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 34.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 52.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 35.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 22.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports soda ash from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Turkey (22%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 28% |
| Turkey | $10.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 16% |
| Kenya | $6.9M | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $3.9M | 7.8% |
| India | $3.3M | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $978K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $906K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $683K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $395K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 38% above the world average of $0.26. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania soda ash imports (HS 2836.20): 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 2836.20: Carbonates: disodium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of soda ash imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported soda ash worth $50.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply soda ash to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 397% on the year.
What is the average import price of soda ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $0.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soda ash to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $50.2 million in 2024, an increase of 647%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soda ash?
The HS code for soda ash is subheading 2836.20. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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