White cement imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of white cement by Tanzania reached $4.8 million in 2024 (64.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.7 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 | $4.8M | 64.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 42.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 45.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 87.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 32.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 24.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 17.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports white cement from
United Arab Emirates alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 51% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 24% |
| Egypt | $667K | 14% |
| Iran | $305K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $175K | 3.7% |
| Oman | $37K | 0.8% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.14, 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.
White cement exports from Tanzania
Exports of white cement by Tanzania reached $932 thousand in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (33%), Uganda (31%), Zambia (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania white cement imports (HS 2523.21): 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 2523.21: Cement: portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured.
Common questions
What is the value of white cement imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported white cement worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply white cement to Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Pakistan (24%) and Egypt (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of white cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of white cement to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2021 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export white cement?
Yes. Tanzania exported $932 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for white cement?
The HS code for white cement is subheading 2523.21. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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