Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.8 million of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. 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 | $8.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 89% |
| India | $252K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $235K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $180K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $177K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $110K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.79.
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 titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imports (HS 3206.11): 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 3206.11: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by India (3%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2021 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) is subheading 3206.11. 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 3206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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