Battery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $21.8 million of battery in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $21.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $15.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 17.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $24.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports battery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 82% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Indonesia | $968K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $599K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $332K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $162K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $91K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $77K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 0.2% |
| United States | $48K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 48% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 45% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 6.6% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.6% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.4% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 85% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Battery exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.5 million of battery in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+925% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.1M | 75% |
| Republic of the Congo | $334K | 23% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $3K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania battery imports (HS 8506): 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: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported battery worth $21.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $21.8 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2018 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export battery?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.5 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 $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (48% of the value) and 8506.80 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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