Desktop computers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.8 million of desktop computers in 2024 (93 tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.1 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 | $3.8M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 52 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 70 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 62 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 86 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 87 t |
Where Tanzania imports desktop computers from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Saudi Arabia (24%), Switzerland (22%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $922K | 24% |
| Switzerland | $839K | 22% |
| Taiwan | $332K | 8.7% |
| India | $84K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $70K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $53K | 1.4% |
| United States | $52K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $44K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.87 per kg, 64% below the world average of $113.21, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania desktop computers imports (HS 8471.41): 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 8471.41: Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not combined, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30.
Common questions
What is the value of desktop computers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported desktop computers worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply desktop computers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (24%) and Switzerland (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of desktop computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.87 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $113.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of desktop computers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2019 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for desktop computers?
The HS code for desktop computers is subheading 8471.41. 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.
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