Electrical insulators imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.8 million of electrical insulators in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 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 | $5.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 590 t |
Where Tanzania imports electrical insulators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 76% |
| India | $725K | 13% |
| Malaysia | $214K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $133K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $69K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $56K | 1% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 0.6% |
| Iran | $32K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $19K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 63% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 29% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 8.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 69% below the world average of $5.96, 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 electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electrical insulators worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (12%) and Malaysia (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $5.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (63% of the value) and 8546.10 (29%).
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