Sulfate imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfate by Tanzania reached $23.1 million in 2024 (183.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $23.1M | 183.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 109.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.0M | 87.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 102.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 96.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 85.0K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 74.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 48.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports sulfate from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 72% |
| India | $4.6M | 20% |
| Turkey | $866K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $538K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $373K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $122K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $43K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $19K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0% |
| Australia | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 87% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 4.8% |
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 3.9% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 2.5% |
| 2833.30 | Alums | 0.9% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 0.5% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 0.2% |
| 2833.27 | Barium sulfate | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 72% below the world average of $0.46, 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 sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sulfate worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by India (20%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2833.11 (87% of the value) and 2833.25 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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