Boring machinery parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring machinery parts by Tanzania reached $29.5 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.3 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 | $29.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 911 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 886 t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports boring machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (22%), Sweden (18%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.6M | 22% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 18% |
| China | $4.0M | 14% |
| Canada | $3.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $574K | 2% |
| India | $526K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $475K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $458K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.41 per kg, close to the world average of $12.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported boring machinery parts worth $2.7 million (236 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (31%), Zambia (28%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+402% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $857K | 32% |
| Zambia | $768K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $499K | 18% |
| Republic of the Congo | $168K | 6.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $87K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $74K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $55K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $52K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $35K | 1.3% |
| Mauritania | $32K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported boring machinery parts worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Sweden (18%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.41 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $44.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and the United Kingdom. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $26.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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