Sweet biscuits imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sweet biscuits by Tanzania reached $8.7 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.7 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 | $8.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 6.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports sweet biscuits from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.7M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $483K | 5.6% |
| Oman | $362K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $345K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $142K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $139K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $138K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 1.1% |
| Bahrain | $63K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 67% below the world average of $3.23, 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.
Sweet biscuits exports from Tanzania
Exports of sweet biscuits by Tanzania reached $736 thousand in 2024 (731 tonnes). Burundi alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $561K | 76% |
| Rwanda | $87K | 12% |
| Uganda | $62K | 8.4% |
| DR Congo | $21K | 2.8% |
| France | $4K | 0.5% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Iraq | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania sweet biscuits imports (HS 1905.31): 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 1905.31: Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sweet biscuits imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sweet biscuits worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply sweet biscuits to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of sweet biscuits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $3.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sweet biscuits to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export sweet biscuits?
Yes. Tanzania exported $736 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sweet biscuits?
The HS code for sweet biscuits is subheading 1905.31. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1905 page.
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