Electric light fixture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $28.4 million of electric light fixture in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $57.6 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 | $28.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports electric light fixture from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.3M | 89% |
| Turkey | $530K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $522K | 1.8% |
| India | $458K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $451K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $137K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $111K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $103K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $89K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, 76% below the world average of $16.40, 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.
Electric light fixture exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported electric light fixture worth $312 thousand (37 tonnes). Zambia alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $238K | 76% |
| Kenya | $65K | 21% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $2K | 0.6% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electric light fixture imports (HS 9405.40): 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 9405.40: Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of electric light fixture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electric light fixture worth $28.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric light fixture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric light fixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $16.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric light fixture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $28.4 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2022 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export electric light fixture?
Yes. Tanzania exported $312 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Kenya and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $28.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric light fixture?
The HS code for electric light fixture is subheading 9405.40. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 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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