Alkaline primary batteries imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.8 million of alkaline primary batteries in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 91% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% a year on average.
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 | $9.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 461 t |
| 2017 | $353K | 220 t |
Where Tanzania imports alkaline primary batteries from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 85% |
| South Africa | $875K | 9% |
| Singapore | $299K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $91K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $34K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $27K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.2% |
| India | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 65% below the world average of $2.07, 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.
Alkaline primary batteries exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.4 million of alkaline primary batteries in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 76% |
| Republic of the Congo | $334K | 23% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alkaline primary batteries worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Singapore (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $353 thousand in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export alkaline primary batteries?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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