Worked building stone imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.1 million of worked building stone in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 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 | $6.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 14.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports worked building stone from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (24%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 37% |
| India | $1.5M | 24% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $319K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $215K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $176K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $159K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $68K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $67K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $58K | 1% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 26% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 21% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 20% |
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 17% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 7.2% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 4.3% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 4% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worked building stone exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported worked building stone worth $3.0 million (18.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 79% |
| DR Congo | $448K | 15% |
| Indonesia | $128K | 4.3% |
| India | $28K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported worked building stone worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (24%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worked building stone to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export worked building stone?
Yes. Tanzania exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the DR Congo and Indonesia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 6802.23 (26% of the value) and 6802.21 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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