Computer parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported computer parts worth $5.2 million (303 tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.8 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 | $5.2M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 570 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 267 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 531 t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 417 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 264 t |
Where Tanzania imports computer parts from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), South Korea (12%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 34% |
| South Korea | $601K | 12% |
| Germany | $407K | 7.8% |
| United States | $283K | 5.4% |
| France | $279K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $228K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $209K | 4% |
| South Africa | $151K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $124K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8473
| 8473.30 | Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 | 62% |
| 8473.40 | Office machine parts | 21% |
| 8473.50 | Office equipment parts (multipurpose) | 8.4% |
| 8473.29 | Calculator and register parts | 4.2% |
| 8473.21 | Portable calculator parts | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8473.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.16 per kg, 87% below the world average of $132.75, 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.
Computer parts exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $592 thousand of computer parts in 2024 (67 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $406K | 69% |
| Hungary | $52K | 8.8% |
| Uganda | $33K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $23K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $12K | 2% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $8K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania computer parts imports (HS 8473): 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 8473: Machinery; parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) suitable for use solely or principally with machines of headings 84.70 to 84.72.
Common questions
What is the value of computer parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported computer parts worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.16 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $132.75 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 parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export computer parts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $592 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Hungary and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer parts?
The HS code for computer parts is heading 8473. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8473.30 (62% of the value) and 8473.40 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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