Tanning extract exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tanning extract by Tanzania reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 945 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports tanning extract to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.5M | 70% |
| Italy | $781K | 16% |
| Egypt | $196K | 4% |
| Pakistan | $154K | 3.1% |
| China | $122K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $98K | 2% |
| Mexico | $59K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.54, 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 tanning extract exports (HS 3201): 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 3201: Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of tanning extract exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported tanning extract worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 97 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanning extract from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 70% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanning extract per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tanning extract from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanning extract?
The HS code for tanning extract is heading 3201. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3201.20. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3201 page.
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