Sugar confectionery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $17.1 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.4 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 | $17.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 37.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports sugar confectionery from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (34%), India (33%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+914% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $5.8M | 34% |
| India | $5.6M | 33% |
| China | $1.8M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $498K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $449K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $375K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $243K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $231K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $182K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 54% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 59% below the world average of $3.85, 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.
Sugar confectionery exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported sugar confectionery worth $281 thousand (154 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $153K | 54% |
| DR Congo | $69K | 24% |
| France | $20K | 7.2% |
| Burundi | $17K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $17K | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.9% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0.8% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sugar confectionery worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (33%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 914% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export sugar confectionery?
Yes. Tanzania exported $281 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (54% of the value) and 1704.10 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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