Construction tires imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of construction tires by Tanzania reached $23.4 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports construction tires from
Japan alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $13.8M | 59% |
| China | $4.4M | 19% |
| India | $2.9M | 12% |
| South Africa | $755K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $247K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $224K | 1% |
| France | $208K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $163K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $114K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $101K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, close to the world average of $4.86.
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 construction tires imports (HS 4011.80): 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 4011.80: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on construction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines.
Common questions
What is the value of construction tires imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported construction tires worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction tires to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by China (19%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 973% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of construction tires to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction tires?
The HS code for construction tires is subheading 4011.80. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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