Wheat starch imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported wheat starch worth $2.9 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 29% less than in 2023. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.0 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 | $2.9M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $452K | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 2 t |
Where Tanzania imports wheat starch from
Pakistan alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 84% |
| India | $183K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $174K | 6% |
| Vietnam | $55K | 1.9% |
| Oman | $50K | 1.8% |
| China | $12K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 67% below the world average of $0.51, 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 wheat starch imports (HS 1108.11): 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 1108.11: Starch: wheat.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat starch imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wheat starch worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 157 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat starch to Tanzania?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (6%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of wheat starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheat starch to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $452 thousand in 2021 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 537%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 4 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat starch?
The HS code for wheat starch is subheading 1108.11. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1108 page.
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