Cars (other power types) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $13.5 million of cars (other power types) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.5 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 | $13.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 406 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 236 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 459 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 453 t |
| 2018 | $861K | 126 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 121 t |
Where Tanzania imports cars (other power types) from
Japan alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $10.2M | 75% |
| United States | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $447K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $241K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $123K | 0.9% |
| India | $54K | 0.4% |
| Togo | $30K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $24K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.49 per kg, close to the world average of $13.56.
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 cars (other power types) imports (HS 8703.90): 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 8703.90: Vehicles: for transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702) n.e.c. in heading no. 8703.
Common questions
What is the value of cars (other power types) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cars (other power types) worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars (other power types) to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by the United States (9%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 801% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars (other power types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.49 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $13.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cars (other power types) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 806%. The peak was 2023 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export cars (other power types)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $474 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars (other power types)?
The HS code for cars (other power types) is subheading 8703.90. 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 8703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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