Bicycles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bicycles by Tanzania reached $10.1 million in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $10.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 3.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports bicycles from
Japan alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.5M | 54% |
| China | $3.3M | 33% |
| South Korea | $409K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $310K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $231K | 2.3% |
| India | $113K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $71K | 0.7% |
| United States | $39K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 88% below the world average of $10.19, 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 bicycles imports (HS 8712): 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 8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bicycles worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycles to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (33%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycles?
The HS code for bicycles is heading 8712. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8712.00. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8712 page.
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