Cereal milling machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported cereal milling machinery worth $12.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 196% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $27.6 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 | $12.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 923 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports cereal milling machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 69% |
| India | $1.6M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| Turkey | $548K | 4.3% |
| Switzerland | $354K | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $88K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $66K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $56K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $46K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.16 per kg, 25% below the world average of $8.17, 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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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 8437.80: Machinery: for use in the milling industry or for the working of cereals or dried leguminous vegetables, other than farm-type machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal milling machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cereal milling machinery worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 196% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal milling machinery to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by India (13%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal milling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.16 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $8.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal milling machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2018 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal milling machinery?
The HS code for cereal milling machinery is subheading 8437.80. 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 8437 page.
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