Toiletry imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported toiletry worth $9.5 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports toiletry from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (27%), Kenya (22%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 27% |
| Kenya | $2.1M | 22% |
| India | $1.6M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $896K | 9.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $608K | 6.4% |
| China | $522K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $233K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $195K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $143K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $135K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3307
| 3307.20 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: personal deodorants and antiperspirants | 61% |
| 3307.41 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning… | 14% |
| 3307.49 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations for rooms, (excluding those which operate by burning) | 11% |
| 3307.90 | Perfumes and deodorizers: perfuming or deodorizing preparations n.e.c. in heading no. 3307 | 6.8% |
| 3307.10 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: pre-shave, shaving or after-shave preparations | 4.8% |
| 3307.30 | Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations: perfumed bath salts and other bath preparations | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.32, 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.
Toiletry exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $318 thousand of toiletry in 2024 (134 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (33%), Rwanda (17%), Uganda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $106K | 33% |
| Rwanda | $54K | 17% |
| Uganda | $50K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $49K | 15% |
| Angola | $33K | 10% |
| France | $17K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $6K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania toiletry imports (HS 3307): 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 3307: Perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations; pre-shave, shaving, after-shave, bath preparations; personal deodorants and depilatories; room deodorisers, perfumed or not with disinfectant properties or not.
Common questions
What is the value of toiletry imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported toiletry worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply toiletry to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Kenya (22%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of toiletry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toiletry to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2019 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export toiletry?
Yes. Tanzania exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for toiletry?
The HS code for toiletry is heading 3307. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3307.20 (61% of the value) and 3307.41 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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