Unfilled chocolate bars imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.2 million of unfilled chocolate bars in 2024 (412 tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.2M | 412 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 271 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 347 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $463K | 75 t |
| 2018 | $474K | 68 t |
| 2017 | $361K | 31 t |
Where Tanzania imports unfilled chocolate bars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 86% |
| Turkey | $204K | 9.4% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.6% |
| France | $6K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.39, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania unfilled chocolate bars imports (HS 1806.32): 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 1806.32: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: in blocks, slabs or bars, (not filled), weighing 2kg or less.
Common questions
What is the value of unfilled chocolate bars imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported unfilled chocolate bars worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 412 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply unfilled chocolate bars to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Switzerland (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of unfilled chocolate bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unfilled chocolate bars to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $361 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 500%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unfilled chocolate bars?
The HS code for unfilled chocolate bars is subheading 1806.32. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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