Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.6 million of drawing and measuring instruments in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% 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 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 621 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 788 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 691 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports drawing and measuring instruments from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 83% |
| India | $143K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $62K | 2.4% |
| United States | $54K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $52K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $27K | 1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 70% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 18% |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 7.5% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 3.1% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 84% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (5%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9017.80 (70% of the value) and 9017.20 (18%).
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