Audio equipment parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of audio equipment parts by Tanzania reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 569 t |
| 2020 | $531K | 363 t |
| 2019 | $687K | 422 t |
| 2018 | $589K | 388 t |
| 2017 | $514K | 246 t |
Where Tanzania imports audio equipment parts from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 96% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 1.7% |
| India | $18K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.6% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 92% below the world average of $16.56, 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 audio equipment parts imports (HS 8518.90): 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 8518.90: Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518.
Common questions
What is the value of audio equipment parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported audio equipment parts worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply audio equipment parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of audio equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $16.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of audio equipment parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $514 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 429%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for audio equipment parts?
The HS code for audio equipment parts is subheading 8518.90. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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