Aircraft imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $42.9 million of aircraft in 2024 (43 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $142.9 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 | $42.9M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $38.5M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $94.6M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 43 t |
| 2019 | $76.8M | 73 t |
| 2018 | $142.9M | 112 t |
| 2017 | $81.8M | 140 t |
Where Tanzania imports aircraft from
Most of the value came from China (41%), United States (38%), Austria (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.5M | 41% |
| United States | $16.5M | 38% |
| Austria | $4.4M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $724K | 1.7% |
| Namibia | $60K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $52K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $37K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.30 | Medium aeroplanes | 54% |
| 8802.20 | Light aeroplanes | 41% |
| 8802.11 | Light helicopters | 4.7% |
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $992.87 per kg, close to the world average of $969.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft exports from Tanzania
Exports of aircraft by Tanzania reached $7.2 million in 2024 (42 tonnes). Canada alone took 83% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.0M | 83% |
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 15% |
| South Africa | $160K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania aircraft imports (HS 8802): 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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aircraft worth $42.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by the United States (38%) and Austria (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $992.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $969.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aircraft to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $81.8 million in 2017 to $42.9 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2018 at $142.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export aircraft?
Yes. Tanzania exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Lithuania and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $35.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8802.30 (54% of the value) and 8802.20 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Tanzania, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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