Vitamin imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vitamin by Tanzania reached $4.1 million in 2024 (533 tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 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 | $4.1M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 744 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 338 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 518 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 540 t |
Where Tanzania imports vitamin from
Most of the value came from India (26%), South Africa (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 26% |
| South Africa | $843K | 21% |
| China | $571K | 14% |
| Canada | $448K | 11% |
| Thailand | $431K | 11% |
| Germany | $348K | 8.6% |
| Australia | $153K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $31K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2936
| 2936.29 | Vitamins (other unmixed) | 32% |
| 2936.90 | Vitamin preparations (other) | 31% |
| 2936.21 | Vitamin A (unmixed) | 24% |
| 2936.27 | Vitamin C (unmixed) | 9.7% |
| 2936.28 | Vitamin E (unmixed) | 0.9% |
| 2936.23 | Vitamin B2 (unmixed) | 0.6% |
| 2936.22 | Vitamin B1 (unmixed) | 0.5% |
| 2936.25 | Vitamin B6 (unmixed) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2936.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.61 per kg, 36% below the world average of $11.87, 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 vitamin imports (HS 2936): 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 2936: Provitamins, vitamins; natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates) derivatives thereof used as vitamins, and intermixtures of the fore-going, whether or not in any solvent.
Common questions
What is the value of vitamin imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported vitamin worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 533 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply vitamin to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of vitamin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.61 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vitamin to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vitamin?
The HS code for vitamin is heading 2936. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 2936.29 (32% of the value) and 2936.90 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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