Tobacco waste exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tobacco waste by Tanzania reached $25.2 million in 2024 (20.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value rose 89% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $25.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 11.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports tobacco waste to
Most of it went to South Africa (18%), Belgium (10%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.5M | 18% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 9.3% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 6.5% |
| France | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 5.3% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 4.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.88. 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 tobacco waste exports (HS 2401.30): 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 2401.30: Tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco waste exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported tobacco waste worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 98 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco waste from Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Belgium (10%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tobacco waste from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco waste?
The HS code for tobacco waste is subheading 2401.30. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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