Synthetic dye imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic dye by Tanzania reached $12.4 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports synthetic dye from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.1M | 57% |
| China | $2.4M | 20% |
| Germany | $576K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $377K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $338K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $269K | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $223K | 1.8% |
| France | $180K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $128K | 1% |
| Egypt | $123K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 35% |
| 3204.16 | Reactive dyes | 22% |
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 11% |
| 3204.20 | Fluorescent brightening agents | 10% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 6.8% |
| 3204.90 | Synthetic organic products (other) | 6.1% |
| 3204.15 | Vat dyes | 5.4% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 48% below the world average of $7.25, 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.
Synthetic dye exports from Tanzania
Exports of synthetic dye by Tanzania reached $517 thousand in 2024 (156 tonnes). Zambia alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported synthetic dye worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (20%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 621% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic dye to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export synthetic dye?
Yes. Tanzania exported $517 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Burundi and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (35% of the value) and 3204.16 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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