Starch (other species) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.5 million of starch (other species) in 2024 (46.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 66% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 212% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.9 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 | $9.5M | 46.5K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 119.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 71.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $4K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $2K | 21 t |
| 2018 | $7K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $3K | 2 t |
Where Tanzania imports starch (other species) from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $6.7M | 71% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 18% |
| India | $758K | 8% |
| Turkey | $152K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 1% |
| China | $55K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $34K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Oman | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 77% below the world average of $0.88, 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 (other species) imports (HS 1108.19): 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 1108.19: Starch: n.e.c. in item no. 1108.11 to 1108.14.
Common questions
What is the value of starch (other species) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported starch (other species) worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 186 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch (other species) to Tanzania?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Vietnam (18%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 383% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $0.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch (other species) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch (other species)?
The HS code for starch (other species) is subheading 1108.19. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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