Chest freezers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported chest freezers worth $11.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 120% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $11.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 897 t |
Where Tanzania imports chest freezers from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 94% |
| South Africa | $142K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $127K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $126K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $112K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $86K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $59K | 0.5% |
| India | $32K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $31K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.82, 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 chest freezers imports (HS 8418.30): 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 8418.30: Freezers: of the chest type, not exceeding 800l capacity.
Common questions
What is the value of chest freezers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported chest freezers worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply chest freezers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of chest freezers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chest freezers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for chest freezers?
The HS code for chest freezers is subheading 8418.30. 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 8418 page.
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