Wood poles and stakes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood poles and stakes by Tanzania reached $4.0 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 94% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $852K | 962 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $501K | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $958K | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports wood poles and stakes from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+867% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 59% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.4% |
| United States | $14K | 0.4% |
| China | $12K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4404
| 4404.20 | Hardwood poles | 59% |
| 4404.10 | Softwood poles | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.61, 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.
Wood poles and stakes exports from Tanzania
Exports of wood poles and stakes by Tanzania reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Oman alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $2.1M | 65% |
| Rwanda | $977K | 30% |
| Qatar | $74K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $24K | 0.7% |
| Bahrain | $21K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $17K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania wood poles and stakes imports (HS 4404): 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 4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc..
Common questions
What is the value of wood poles and stakes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wood poles and stakes worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood poles and stakes to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (40%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 867% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood poles and stakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood poles and stakes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export wood poles and stakes?
Yes. Tanzania exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Oman, Rwanda and Qatar. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $772 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for wood poles and stakes?
The HS code for wood poles and stakes is heading 4404. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4404.20 (59% of the value) and 4404.10 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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