Electric hand tools (other types) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.0 million of electric hand tools (other types) in 2024 (932 tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $3.0M | 932 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 792 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 360 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 341 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 218 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 78 t |
Where Tanzania imports electric hand tools (other types) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 85% |
| South Africa | $80K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 2.4% |
| India | $56K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $36K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $22K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 82% below the world average of $17.69, 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 electric hand tools (other types) imports (HS 8467.29): 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 8467.29: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand tools (other types) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electric hand tools (other types) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 932 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand tools (other types) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand tools (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $17.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand tools (other types) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand tools (other types)?
The HS code for electric hand tools (other types) is subheading 8467.29. 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 8467 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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