Control instruments imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported control instruments worth $7.2 million (833 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.2M | 833 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 409 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 555 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 464 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 358 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 122 t |
Where Tanzania imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from China (37%), India (17%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 37% |
| India | $1.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $548K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $375K | 5.2% |
| United States | $338K | 4.7% |
| France | $286K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $242K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $238K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $228K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $153K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 80% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 8.3% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 6.8% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 3.6% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.63 per kg, 87% below the world average of $65.93, 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 control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported control instruments worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 833 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (17%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.63 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (80% of the value) and 9032.90 (8%).
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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