Summary
- Exports
- $12billion
- Imports
- $17.4billion
- Trade balance
- -$5.5billion
Products
What it exports
Gold (37.1%) and coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashews (5.4%) together make up 42.5% of its exports.
What it imports
Refined petroleum (16.9%) and tractors (2.6%) together make up 19.4% of its imports.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $5.1 billion | $12 million |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $969 million | $3.3 billion |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $733 million | $12 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $510 million | $8 million |
| 24 · Tobacco | $476 million | $28 million |
| 10 · Cereals | $432 million | $416 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $397 million | $24 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $385 million | $5 million |
| 74 · Copper | $307 million | $63 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $262 million | $35 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $227 million | $7 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $133 million | $76 million |
| 44 · Wood | $119 million | $32 million |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $107 million | $83 million |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $102 million | $108 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $98 million | $38 million |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $92 million | $703 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $92 million | $7 million |
| 70 · Glass | $88 million | $49 million |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $78 million | $85 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $69 million | $424 million |
| 87 · Vehicles | $68 million | $1.9 billion |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $67 million | $1.8 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $66 million | $1 billion |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $61 million | $14 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $57 million | $3 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $52 million | $261 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $50 million | $107 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $50 million | $69 million |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $50 million | $234 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $38 million | $35 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $36 million | $169 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $36 million | $1 million |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $35 million | $186 million |
| 78 · Lead | $34 million | $83 thousand |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $33 million | $1.1 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $32 million | $683 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $27 million | $11 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $27 million | $91 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $27 million | $68 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $25 million | $436 thousand |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $19 million | $8 million |
| 76 · Aluminum | $18 million | $194 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $17 million | $69 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $15 million | $28 million |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $14 million | $315 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $13 million | $3 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $12 million | $10 million |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $12 million | $74 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $12 million | $2 million |
| 21 · Food preparations | $11 million | $55 million |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $10 million | $215 million |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $9 million | $230 million |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $9 million | $522 million |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $9 million | $55 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $8 million | $120 million |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $8 million | $31 million |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $8 million | $231 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $8 million | $56 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $6 million | $751 thousand |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $5 million | $76 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $5 million | $97 million |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $5 million | $396 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $4 million | $12 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $4 million | $927 thousand |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $2 million | $31 million |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $2 million | $94 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $2 million | $52 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $2 million | $45 thousand |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $2 million | $43 million |
| 80 · Tin | $2 million | $12 million |
| 40 · Rubber | $1 million | $254 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $1 million | $334 thousand |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $1 million | $5 million |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $948 thousand | $66 million |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $932 thousand | $351 million |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $802 thousand | $121 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $782 thousand | $13 million |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $649 thousand | $25 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $649 thousand | $13 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $602 thousand | $23 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $292 thousand | $232 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $247 thousand | $10 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $195 thousand | $1 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $157 thousand | $3 million |
| 65 · Hats | $96 thousand | $7 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $71 thousand | $412 thousand |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $64 thousand | $32 thousand |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $56 thousand | $17 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $29 thousand | $302 thousand |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $18 thousand | $4 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $13 thousand | $18 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $8 thousand | $6 million |
| 45 · Cork | $5 thousand | $91 thousand |
| 51 · Wool | $3 thousand | $160 thousand |
| 50 · Silk | $33 | $133 thousand |
Trading partners
Its main destination is South Africa (19.2% of exports) and its main source is China (31.9% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2.3 | 19.2% | Air |
| India | 1.9 | 15.9% | Sea |
| Uganda | 1.7 | 14.3% | Land |
| China | 0.69 | 5.7% | Sea |
| United Arab Emirates | 0.63 | 5.2% | Air |
| Zambia | 0.51 | 4.3% | Land |
| Kenya | 0.44 | 3.7% | Sea |
| Malawi | 0.33 | 2.8% | Land |
| Vietnam | 0.31 | 2.6% | Sea |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0.31 | 2.6% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.6 | 31.9% | Sea |
| India | 2.4 | 13.9% | Sea |
| United Arab Emirates | 1.7 | 9.5% | Sea |
| Japan | 0.62 | 3.5% | Sea |
| South Korea | 0.62 | 3.5% | Air |
| South Africa | 0.55 | 3.1% | Sea |
| United States | 0.46 | 2.6% | Air |
| Kenya | 0.43 | 2.5% | Land |
| Germany | 0.31 | 1.8% | Sea |
| Saudi Arabia | 0.31 | 1.8% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Tanzania accounted for 0.05% of world exports, compared with 0.01% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 19-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 12
- Imports 17.4
- Balance -5.5
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $632 million | $2 billion | -$1.4 billion |
| 1996 | $671 million | $1.6 billion | -$882 million |
| 1997 | $826 million | $1.6 billion | -$822 million |
| 1998 | $962 million | $2.1 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 1999 | $844 million | $2 billion | -$1.2 billion |
| 2000 | $985 million | $1.8 billion | -$831 million |
| 2001 | $1 billion | $2 billion | -$945 million |
| 2002 | $1.2 billion | $2 billion | -$809 million |
| 2003 | $1.6 billion | $2.7 billion | -$1 billion |
| 2004 | $2 billion | $3.1 billion | -$1.1 billion |
| 2005 | $2.3 billion | $3.8 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2006 | $2.6 billion | $5 billion | -$2.5 billion |
| 2007 | $2.8 billion | $6.7 billion | -$3.9 billion |
| 2008 | $3.6 billion | $8.8 billion | -$5.2 billion |
| 2009 | $3.3 billion | $7.1 billion | -$3.9 billion |
| 2010 | $4.4 billion | $8.5 billion | -$4.1 billion |
| 2011 | $5.5 billion | $11.8 billion | -$6.2 billion |
| 2012 | $6.9 billion | $12.3 billion | -$5.3 billion |
| 2013 | $6.7 billion | $14 billion | -$7.2 billion |
| 2014 | $7.3 billion | $13.7 billion | -$6.4 billion |
| 2015 | $6.6 billion | $17.9 billion | -$11.3 billion |
| 2016 | $6 billion | $10 billion | -$4 billion |
| 2017 | $6.2 billion | $9.2 billion | -$3 billion |
| 2018 | $6.1 billion | $10.7 billion | -$4.7 billion |
| 2019 | $6.3 billion | $12.3 billion | -$6 billion |
| 2020 | $8.1 billion | $11.4 billion | -$3.4 billion |
| 2021 | $9.8 billion | $14.6 billion | -$4.8 billion |
| 2022 | $11.1 billion | $18.5 billion | -$7.4 billion |
| 2023 | $12 billion | $18.3 billion | -$6.3 billion |
| 2024 | $12 billion | $17.4 billion | -$5.5 billion |
World rank
Tanzania rose from 122nd to 97th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 122nd in 1995
- 97th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
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| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 122nd |
| 1996 | 125th |
| 1997 | 123rd |
| 1998 | 116th |
| 1999 | 123rd |
| 2000 | 126th |
| 2001 | 126th |
| 2002 | 123rd |
| 2003 | 117th |
| 2004 | 120th |
| 2005 | 123rd |
| 2006 | 121st |
| 2007 | 122nd |
| 2008 | 120th |
| 2009 | 113th |
| 2010 | 113th |
| 2011 | 114th |
| 2012 | 104th |
| 2013 | 110th |
| 2014 | 104th |
| 2015 | 102nd |
| 2016 | 103rd |
| 2017 | 107th |
| 2018 | 114th |
| 2019 | 110th |
| 2020 | 98th |
| 2021 | 101st |
| 2022 | 102nd |
| 2023 | 99th |
| 2024 | 97th |
What it sells
Gems and precious metals became its top export group: from 3% to 43%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 24%
- Coffee, tea and spices 3%
- Oilseeds and grains 3%
- Cereals 4%
- Tobacco 4%
- Vegetables 4%
- Fruit and nuts 6%
- Oil, gas and coal 8%
- Gems and precious metals 43%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Gems and precious metals | 3.4% | 43.1% |
| Oil, gas and coal | 0.47% | 8.1% |
| Fruit and nuts | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| Vegetables | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Tobacco | 4.6% | 4% |
| Cereals | 0.86% | 3.6% |
| Oilseeds and grains | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Coffee, tea and spices | 23.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 49.2% | 24.3% |
Who it trades with
China went from 4% to 21% of Tanzania's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- China 21%
- India 15%
- South Africa 10%
- United Arab Emirates 8%
- Uganda 6%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| China | 3.5% | 21.3% |
| India | 8.7% | 14.7% |
| South Africa | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| Uganda | 0.52% | 6.3% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Kinyerezi II power station
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.