Abrasive grinding wheels imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.5 million of abrasive grinding wheels in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 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 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 878 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 819 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 699 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 651 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 568 t |
Where Tanzania imports abrasive grinding wheels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 81% |
| South Africa | $217K | 8.8% |
| India | $133K | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $32K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $20K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $14K | 0.6% |
| United States | $13K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 64% below the world average of $5.21, 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 abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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