Coaxial cable imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coaxial cable by Tanzania reached $6.7 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $6.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 858 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 756 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 573 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 716 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports coaxial cable from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 53% |
| India | $1.6M | 23% |
| Spain | $339K | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $330K | 4.9% |
| Kenya | $219K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $146K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $146K | 2.2% |
| France | $60K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $59K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 74% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Coaxial cable exports from Tanzania
Exports of coaxial cable by Tanzania reached $3.9 million in 2024 (558 tonnes). Kenya alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.9M | 100% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported coaxial cable worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (23%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export coaxial cable?
Yes. Tanzania exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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