Soya bean oil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported soya bean oil worth $3.7 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.7 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 | $2.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $778K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 3.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports soya bean oil from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.7M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.6% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.90 | Refined soybean oil | 100% |
| 1507.10 | Crude soybean oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania soya bean oil imports (HS 1507): 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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported soya bean oil worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya bean oil to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soya bean oil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1507.90 (100% of the value) and 1507.10 (0%).
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