Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Tanzania reached $23.0 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.0 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 | $23.0M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 10.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (37%), Italy (33%), Ukraine (18%). Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $8.6M | 37% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 33% |
| Ukraine | $4.2M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $554K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $490K | 2.1% |
| Rwanda | $387K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $283K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $283K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $271K | 1.2% |
| United States | $141K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 78% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 21% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0.9% |
| 1512.21 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions: crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 70% above the world average of $1.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports from Tanzania
Exports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Tanzania reached $22.2 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Switzerland alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Italy (33%) and Ukraine (18%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2023 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. Tanzania exported $22.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Kenya and Sudan. That compares with imports of $23.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (78% of the value) and 1512.11 (21%).
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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