Computer processing units imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer processing units by Tanzania reached $30.4 million in 2024 (383 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $30.4M | 383 t |
| 2023 | $33.3M | 355 t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 409 t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 368 t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 306 t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 267 t |
| 2017 | $15.4M | 90 t |
Where Tanzania imports computer processing units from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), Czech Republic (18%), Poland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 18% |
| Poland | $5.2M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 6.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 4% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Hungary | $578K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $79.34 per kg, 72% below the world average of $281.76, 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 processing units exports from Tanzania
Exports of computer processing units by Tanzania reached $227 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kenya (35%), Zambia (13%), Egypt (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $80K | 35% |
| Zambia | $31K | 14% |
| Egypt | $29K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 8.1% |
| Rwanda | $17K | 7.6% |
| Uganda | $6K | 2.8% |
| United States | $6K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 1.8% |
| France | $4K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported computer processing units worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 383 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by the Czech Republic (18%) and Poland (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $79.34 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $281.76 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 processing units to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.4 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2023 at $33.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export computer processing units?
Yes. Tanzania exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zambia and Egypt. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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?
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