Water-based paint imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-based paint by Tanzania reached $3.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports water-based paint from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (23%), India (15%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $714K | 23% |
| India | $475K | 15% |
| Turkey | $406K | 13% |
| Kenya | $376K | 12% |
| China | $352K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $89K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $87K | 2.8% |
| United States | $73K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 53% |
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 47% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.41 per kg, 54% below the world average of $3.08, 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.
Water-based paint exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported water-based paint worth $319 thousand (354 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Comoros grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $178K | 56% |
| Zambia | $42K | 13% |
| Malawi | $31K | 9.8% |
| Mozambique | $30K | 9.3% |
| Burundi | $19K | 6% |
| Comoros | $15K | 4.6% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.9% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported water-based paint worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($714 thousand), followed by India (15%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.41 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-based paint to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export water-based paint?
Yes. Tanzania exported $319 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (53% of the value) and 3209.90 (47%).
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