Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars >2500cc by Tanzania reached $115.8 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $115.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $109.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $59.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $40.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $32.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $124.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports diesel cars >2500cc from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $92.8M | 80% |
| South Africa | $9.1M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $5.4M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $950K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $888K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $762K | 0.7% |
| France | $567K | 0.5% |
| China | $367K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $365K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.69 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel cars >2500cc exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported diesel cars >2500cc worth $728 thousand (49 tonnes). Uganda alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tanzania diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $115.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($92.8 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $17.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.0 million in 2017 to $115.8 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2019 at $124.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export diesel cars >2500cc?
Yes. Tanzania exported $728 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Kenya and Albania. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $115.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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