Crushing machine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crushing machine by Tanzania reached $102.7 million in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $140.1 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 | $102.7M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $119.4M | 24.2K t |
| 2022 | $140.1M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $131.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2020 | $82.4M | 15.7K t |
| 2019 | $62.1M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 9.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports crushing machine from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $62.1M | 61% |
| South Africa | $13.0M | 13% |
| India | $10.2M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $1.5M | 1.5% |
| United States | $935K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $845K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $759K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $751K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 42% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 24% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 12% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 7.9% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 7.8% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 4.1% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
Crushing machine exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.3 million of crushing machine in 2024 (722 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (29%), Kenya (22%), Malawi (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+745% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $386K | 29% |
| Kenya | $296K | 22% |
| Malawi | $237K | 18% |
| Zambia | $127K | 9.6% |
| DR Congo | $123K | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $61K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 3% |
| Comoros | $33K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported crushing machine worth $102.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($62.1 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $102.7 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $140.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $93.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export crushing machine?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $101.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (42% of the value) and 8474.20 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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