Starch imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.4 million of starch in 2024 (67.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.2 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 | $14.4M | 67.1K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 140.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 80.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 5.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports starch from
Pakistan alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $9.1M | 63% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 12% |
| India | $1.7M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $883K | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $445K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $184K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $167K | 1.2% |
| China | $100K | 0.7% |
| Oman | $52K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $34K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 66% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 20% |
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 14% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 0.1% |
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 0% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 67% below the world average of $0.63, 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 starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported starch worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Tanzania?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Vietnam (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starch to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 534%. The peak was 2023 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1108.19 (66% of the value) and 1108.11 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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