Alarm system imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.6 million of alarm system in 2024 (550 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $4.6M | 550 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 282 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 284 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 244 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 227 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 206 t |
Where Tanzania imports alarm system from
Most of the value came from China (30%), United Kingdom (24%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 24% |
| South Africa | $749K | 16% |
| Mexico | $154K | 3.3% |
| India | $151K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $118K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $117K | 2.5% |
| United States | $95K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $72K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $70K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 39% |
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 23% |
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 20% |
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.38 per kg, 88% below the world average of $72.84, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alarm system worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 550 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.38 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alarm system to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8531.10 (39% of the value) and 8531.80 (23%).
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