Diesel generator sets large imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets large by Tanzania reached $89.5 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 395% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $89.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 847 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 761 t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 558 t |
Where Tanzania imports diesel generator sets large from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68.9M | 77% |
| China | $8.0M | 9% |
| India | $4.2M | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $854K | 1% |
| Kenya | $507K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $296K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $249K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.48 per kg, 127% above the world average of $13.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel generator sets large exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $291 thousand of diesel generator sets large in 2024 (54 tonnes). Zambia alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $158K | 54% |
| Guinea | $105K | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 10% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania diesel generator sets large imports (HS 8502.13): 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 8502.13: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets large imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported diesel generator sets large worth $89.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 395% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets large to Tanzania?
The United States was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($68.9 million), followed by China (9%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 782% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.48 per kg in 2024, 127% above the world average of $13.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets large to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $89.5 million in 2024, an increase of 451%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export diesel generator sets large?
Yes. Tanzania exported $291 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Guinea and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $89.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets large?
The HS code for diesel generator sets large is subheading 8502.13. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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