Sodium tripolyphosphate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sodium tripolyphosphate by Tanzania reached $3.7 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.0 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 | $3.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports sodium tripolyphosphate from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 99% |
| Russia | $28K | 0.7% |
| India | $17K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $10K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 39% below the world average of $1.35, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sodium tripolyphosphate imports (HS 2835.31): 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 2835.31: Polyphosphates: sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sodium tripolyphosphate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sodium tripolyphosphate worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 166 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium tripolyphosphate to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Russia (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium tripolyphosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $1.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium tripolyphosphate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate?
The HS code for sodium tripolyphosphate is subheading 2835.31. 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 2835 page.
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