Urea fertilizer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of urea fertilizer by Tanzania reached $63.3 million in 2024 (160.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $158.5 million.
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 | $63.3M | 160.5K t |
| 2023 | $86.2M | 184.1K t |
| 2022 | $158.5M | 198.0K t |
| 2021 | $85.4M | 208.1K t |
| 2020 | $63.4M | 246.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 138.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.1M | 124.3K t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 138.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports urea fertilizer from
The largest suppliers were Qatar (42%), Oman (35%), Russia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $26.8M | 42% |
| Oman | $22.4M | 35% |
| Russia | $5.7M | 8.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.9M | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $80K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $22K | 0% |
| Italy | $19K | 0% |
| Greece | $18K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.5 million of urea fertilizer in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.5M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported urea fertilizer worth $63.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Tanzania?
Qatar was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by Oman (35%) and Russia (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $63.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $158.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $61.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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