Sugar imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by Tanzania reached $289.4 million in 2024 (417.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $289.4M | 417.5K t |
| 2023 | $194.9M | 288.9K t |
| 2022 | $210.1M | 348.7K t |
| 2021 | $158.5M | 324.6K t |
| 2020 | $112.9M | 267.4K t |
| 2019 | $115.4M | 304.1K t |
| 2018 | $176.0M | 388.1K t |
| 2017 | $106.0M | 230.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports sugar from
The largest suppliers were India (39%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $113.7M | 39% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56.1M | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42.5M | 15% |
| Brazil | $35.7M | 12% |
| Thailand | $19.4M | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $7.4M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $5.5M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $1.9M | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $1.5M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 59% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 41% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 0.6% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sugar worth $289.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($113.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.0 million in 2017 to $289.4 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $170.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (59% of the value) and 1701.14 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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