Catheters and cannulae imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.7 million of catheters and cannulae in 2024 (862 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $5.7M | 862 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 995 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 427 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 445 t |
Where Tanzania imports catheters and cannulae from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), China (33%), United Arab Emirates (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 37% |
| China | $1.9M | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $457K | 8% |
| Kenya | $214K | 3.7% |
| United States | $202K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $199K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $162K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $110K | 1.9% |
| Denmark | $70K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.64 per kg, 88% below the world average of $53.86, 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 catheters and cannulae imports (HS 9018.39): 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 9018.39: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of catheters and cannulae imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported catheters and cannulae worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 862 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply catheters and cannulae to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of catheters and cannulae per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.64 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $53.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of catheters and cannulae to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for catheters and cannulae?
The HS code for catheters and cannulae is subheading 9018.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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