Electric irons imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric irons by Tanzania reached $3.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 935 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 887 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 799 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 289 t |
Where Tanzania imports electric irons from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $301K | 10% |
| India | $75K | 2.5% |
| Uganda | $42K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $12K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, 83% below the world average of $11.69, 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 irons imports (HS 8516.40): 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 8516.40: Smoothing irons: electric.
Common questions
What is the value of electric irons imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electric irons worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric irons to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (10%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric irons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $11.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric irons to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric irons?
The HS code for electric irons is subheading 8516.40. 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 8516 page.
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