Sodium silicate (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium silicate (other) by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $892K | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $956K | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $520K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $834K | 3.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports sodium silicate (other) from
Most of the value came from Kenya (30%), Egypt (22%), United Arab Emirates (18%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $688K | 30% |
| Egypt | $512K | 22% |
| United Arab Emirates | $420K | 18% |
| China | $370K | 16% |
| India | $230K | 10% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $20K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, close to the world average of $0.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sodium silicate (other) exports from Tanzania
Exports of sodium silicate (other) by Tanzania reached $1.7 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.5M | 87% |
| DR Congo | $204K | 12% |
| Rwanda | $30K | 1.7% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sodium silicate (other) imports (HS 2839.19): 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 2839.19: Silicates: of sodium (excluding sodium metasilicates).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium silicate (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sodium silicate (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium silicate (other) to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($688 thousand), followed by Egypt (22%) and the United Arab Emirates (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium silicate (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sodium silicate (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $834 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export sodium silicate (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $561 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for sodium silicate (other)?
The HS code for sodium silicate (other) is subheading 2839.19. 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 2839 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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