Electric motor imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Tanzania reached $23.1 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.7 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 | $23.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $31.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United Kingdom (10%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 9.8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| India | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| France | $991K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $708K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $293K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $227K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 28% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 12% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 11% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 9.6% |
| 8501.62 | AC alternators 75-375kva | 7% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 6.5% |
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 5.8% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 70% below the world average of $13.41, 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 motor exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $835 thousand of electric motor in 2024 (68 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (48%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $398K | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 12% |
| Zambia | $90K | 11% |
| Uganda | $77K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 5% |
| Belgium | $36K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $28K | 3.3% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 1.9% |
| Luxembourg | $7K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electric motor worth $23.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $13.41 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 motor to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $23.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $31.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export electric motor?
Yes. Tanzania exported $835 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8501.52 (28% of the value) and 8501.53 (12%).
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