Distribution board parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of distribution board parts by Tanzania reached $5.7 million in 2024 (376 tonnes). Value rose 77% 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 | $5.7M | 376 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 307 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 393 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 365 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 410 t |
Where Tanzania imports distribution board parts from
Most of the value came from China (47%), India (12%), Slovakia (9%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 47% |
| India | $680K | 12% |
| Slovakia | $519K | 9.1% |
| Spain | $375K | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $343K | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $263K | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $205K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $105K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $100K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $79K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.21 per kg, 53% above the world average of $9.92. 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania distribution board parts imports (HS 8538.10): 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 8538.10: Electrical apparatus: parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of distribution board parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported distribution board parts worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply distribution board parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (12%) and Slovakia (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of distribution board parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.21 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of distribution board parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for distribution board parts?
The HS code for distribution board parts is subheading 8538.10. 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 8538 page.
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