Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 663 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 930 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 501 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 463 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $735K | 325 t |
Where Tanzania imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 54% |
| India | $571K | 25% |
| Ireland | $197K | 8.6% |
| Eswatini | $193K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $57K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $33K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 38% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 38% |
| 2916.15 | Unsaturated fatty acids | 9.2% |
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 8.9% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 4.4% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 1% |
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 0.8% |
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated carboxylic acid exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $207 thousand (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $181K | 87% |
| Uganda | $18K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $8K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (25%) and Ireland (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 675% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $735 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2021 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export unsaturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Tanzania exported $207 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2916.31 (38% of the value) and 2916.19 (38%).
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