Sulfide imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.1 million of sulfide in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.7 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 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $175K | 606 t |
| 2019 | $57K | 151 t |
| 2018 | $305K | 606 t |
| 2017 | $90K | 168 t |
Where Tanzania imports sulfide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 87% |
| Singapore | $172K | 8.3% |
| India | $37K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $21K | 1% |
| Zambia | $14K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2830
| 2830.10 | Sodium sulfide | 99% |
| 2830.90 | Sulfides and polysulfides (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2830.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.34, 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 sulfide imports (HS 2830): 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 2830: Sulphides; polysulphides whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of sulfide imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sulfide worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfide to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Singapore (8%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sulfide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfide to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfide?
The HS code for sulfide is heading 2830. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2830.10 (99% of the value) and 2830.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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