Distillation and rectification equipment imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distillation and rectification equipment by Tanzania reached $3.4 million in 2024 (920 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 million.
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 | $3.4M | 920 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 90 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $830K | 61 t |
| 2018 | $264K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 98 t |
Where Tanzania imports distillation and rectification equipment from
India alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 66% |
| China | $1.1M | 33% |
| Australia | $11K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Russia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 73% below the world average of $13.90, 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 distillation and rectification equipment imports (HS 8419.40): 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 8419.40: Distilling or rectifying plant: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of distillation and rectification equipment imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported distillation and rectification equipment worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 920 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply distillation and rectification equipment to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (33%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of distillation and rectification equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $13.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of distillation and rectification equipment to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for distillation and rectification equipment?
The HS code for distillation and rectification equipment is subheading 8419.40. 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 8419 page.
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