Concrete and mortar mixers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported concrete and mortar mixers worth $8.0 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 10% on 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 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 789 t |
Where Tanzania imports concrete and mortar mixers from
China alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 62% |
| India | $2.4M | 30% |
| Lebanon | $155K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $124K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $86K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $72K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $44K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $39K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 42% below the world average of $4.92, 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.
Concrete and mortar mixers exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported concrete and mortar mixers worth $526 thousand (244 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $386K | 73% |
| Malawi | $106K | 20% |
| Kenya | $32K | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania concrete and mortar mixers imports (HS 8474.31): 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 8474.31: Machines: concrete or mortar mixers.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete and mortar mixers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported concrete and mortar mixers worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete and mortar mixers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by India (30%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete and mortar mixers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $4.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of concrete and mortar mixers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export concrete and mortar mixers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $526 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Malawi and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete and mortar mixers?
The HS code for concrete and mortar mixers is subheading 8474.31. 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 8474 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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