Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) by Tanzania reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 65% 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports titanium dioxide pigments (standard) from
India alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 87% |
| Kenya | $137K | 5.4% |
| Vietnam | $54K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $48K | 1.9% |
| China | $43K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $30K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $27K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.75, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imports (HS 3206.19): 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 3206.19: Colouring matter: pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight.
Common questions
What is the value of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported titanium dioxide pigments (standard) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply titanium dioxide pigments (standard) to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Kenya (5%) and Vietnam (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of titanium dioxide pigments (standard) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard)?
The HS code for titanium dioxide pigments (standard) is subheading 3206.19. 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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