Diesel engine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported diesel engine worth $26.2 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports diesel engine from
Most of the value came from China (37%), United States (19%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 37% |
| United States | $5.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 12% |
| Thailand | $2.9M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $711K | 2.7% |
| India | $592K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $492K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $488K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $420K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 76% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 17% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.68 per kg, 69% below the world average of $15.07, 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 diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported diesel engine worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 972% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.68 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $15.07 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 engine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (76% of the value) and 8408.20 (17%).
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