Cash registers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.0 million of cash registers in 2024 (130 tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $14.0M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 67 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 65 t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 72 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 66 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 55 t |
Where Tanzania imports cash registers from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Bulgaria (25%), South Korea (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 48% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 25% |
| South Korea | $3.1M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $205K | 1.5% |
| Jordan | $162K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $114K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $101K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $37K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $21K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.54 per kg, close to the world average of $107.17.
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 cash registers imports (HS 8470.50): 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 8470.50: Cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of cash registers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cash registers worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply cash registers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Bulgaria (25%) and South Korea (22%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of cash registers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $107.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cash registers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cash registers?
The HS code for cash registers is subheading 8470.50. 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 8470 page.
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