Calculator imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported calculator worth $16.2 million (491 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $16.2M | 491 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 531 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 363 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 242 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 232 t |
Where Tanzania imports calculator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 54% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 22% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $325K | 2% |
| Jordan | $162K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $105K | 0.7% |
| India | $44K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $44K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $32K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 87% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 9.3% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 3.7% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 0.2% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 0.1% |
| 8470.21 | Printing calculators | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.90 per kg, 50% below the world average of $65.84, 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 calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported calculator worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 491 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Bulgaria (22%) and South Korea (19%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.90 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $65.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculator to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (87% of the value) and 8470.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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