Electrical measuring instruments imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.8 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (242 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 242 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 178 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 152 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 112 t |
Where Tanzania imports electrical measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (19%), China (15%), Australia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+730% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 19% |
| China | $894K | 15% |
| Australia | $603K | 10% |
| France | $529K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $470K | 8% |
| South Africa | $411K | 7% |
| India | $350K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $327K | 5.6% |
| Pakistan | $278K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $109K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 24% |
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 18% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 14% |
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 10% |
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 10% |
| 9030.32 | Recording multimeters | 8.3% |
| 9030.31 | Digital multimeters | 6% |
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.12 per kg, 91% below the world average of $277.96, 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.
Electrical measuring instruments exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported electrical measuring instruments worth $1.5 million (22 tonnes). Nigeria alone took 75% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1.2M | 75% |
| Japan | $124K | 8.1% |
| Brazil | $46K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $31K | 2% |
| United States | $21K | 1.4% |
| France | $15K | 1% |
| Zambia | $14K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electrical measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electrical measuring instruments worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to Tanzania?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (15%) and Australia (10%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.12 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $277.96 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 measuring instruments to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Japan and Brazil. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9030.40 (24% of the value) and 9030.33 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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