Computer input/output units imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported computer input/output units worth $3.6 million (578 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.4 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 | $3.6M | 578 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 882 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 346 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $33.4M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 271 t |
Where Tanzania imports computer input/output units from
Turkey alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.0M | 55% |
| China | $979K | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $141K | 3.9% |
| United States | $109K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $50K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.8% |
| France | $26K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, 87% below the world average of $47.91, 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 computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported computer input/output units worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 578 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $47.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer input/output units to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2018 at $33.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. 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 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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