Diesel engine parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $15.8 million of diesel engine parts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 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 | $15.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 835 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 899 t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 789 t |
Where Tanzania imports diesel engine parts from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Belgium (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 25% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 13% |
| United States | $1.6M | 9.8% |
| India | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $745K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $483K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $470K | 3% |
| South Africa | $379K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.54 per kg, 32% below the world average of $12.57, 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 parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported diesel engine parts worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.54 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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