Buses (other power types) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.3 million of buses (other power types) in 2024 (504 tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.3M | 504 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 492 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 798 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 615 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 866 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 926 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 706 t |
Where Tanzania imports buses (other power types) from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Japan (31%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 43% |
| Japan | $1000K | 31% |
| South Africa | $601K | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $107K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $105K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $29K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.46 per kg, 37% below the world average of $10.29, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania buses (other power types) imports (HS 8702.90): 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 8702.90: Vehicles: public transport type (carries 10 or more persons, including driver), n.e.c. in heading 8702, new or used.
Common questions
What is the value of buses (other power types) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported buses (other power types) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 504 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply buses (other power types) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Japan (31%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of buses (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.46 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $10.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of buses (other power types) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for buses (other power types)?
The HS code for buses (other power types) is subheading 8702.90. 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 8702 page.
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