Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Tanzania reached $15.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 404% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $57.4 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 | $15.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 736 t |
| 2022 | $57.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 552 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 760 t |
| 2017 | $647K | 162 t |
Where Tanzania imports bridge and gantry cranes from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 92% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.45 per kg, 36% above the world average of $6.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 404% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Tanzania?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by China (5%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.45 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $6.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $647 thousand in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $57.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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