Tin ore exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $16.1 million of tin ore in 2024 (876 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $41.4 million.
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 | $16.1M | 876 t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 467 t |
| 2020 | $41.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $40.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $106K | 12 t |
Where Tanzania exports tin ore to
Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (46%), China (38%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.4M | 46% |
| China | $6.1M | 38% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 11% |
| Thailand | $400K | 2.5% |
| Rwanda | $375K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.40 per kg, 27% above the world average of $14.46. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania tin ore exports (HS 2609): 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 2609: Tin ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of tin ore exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported tin ore worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 876 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 67 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin ore from Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (38%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin ore per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.40 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $14.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tin ore from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $106 thousand in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $41.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin ore?
The HS code for tin ore is heading 2609. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2609.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2609 page.
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