Solvent-based paint imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.8 million of solvent-based paint in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports solvent-based paint from
The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), China (20%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 23% |
| China | $1.4M | 20% |
| India | $708K | 10% |
| South Africa | $665K | 9.8% |
| Kenya | $595K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $259K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $207K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $205K | 3% |
| South Korea | $127K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 67% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 22% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 45% below the world average of $5.76, 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.
Solvent-based paint exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $595 thousand of solvent-based paint in 2024 (414 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (43%), Mozambique (31%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $256K | 43% |
| Mozambique | $182K | 31% |
| Uganda | $53K | 8.9% |
| Zambia | $36K | 6.1% |
| Burundi | $25K | 4.2% |
| Comoros | $22K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $10K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported solvent-based paint worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Tanzania?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (20%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export solvent-based paint?
Yes. Tanzania exported $595 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Mozambique and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (67% of the value) and 3208.10 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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