Diesel cars <1500cc imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $2.0 million (232 tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.0M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 140 t |
| 2022 | $398K | 53 t |
| 2021 | $245K | 102 t |
| 2020 | $245K | 77 t |
| 2019 | $298K | 136 t |
| 2018 | $686K | 210 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 538 t |
Where Tanzania imports diesel cars <1500cc from
Japan alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.4M | 68% |
| India | $219K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $190K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $61K | 3% |
| China | $27K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $18K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $7K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.68 per kg, close to the world average of $10.54.
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 diesel cars <1500cc imports (HS 8703.31): 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 8703.31: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars <1500cc imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported diesel cars <1500cc worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars <1500cc to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars <1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.68 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $10.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars <1500cc to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $774 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars <1500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars <1500cc is subheading 8703.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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