Central air conditioning units imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.3 million of central air conditioning units in 2024 (288 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.3M | 288 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 217 t |
| 2022 | $925K | 88 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 78 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 137 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 152 t |
Where Tanzania imports central air conditioning units from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Spain (20%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $786K | 34% |
| Spain | $472K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $327K | 14% |
| Italy | $158K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $121K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $113K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 4.1% |
| United States | $83K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $33K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.03 per kg, 48% below the world average of $15.57, 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 central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported central air conditioning units worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 288 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($786 thousand), followed by Spain (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.03 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. 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 8415 page.
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