Electrical parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported electrical parts worth $12.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 57% 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 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 954 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 975 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 913 t |
Where Tanzania imports electrical parts from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), India (25%), South Africa (5%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 36% |
| India | $3.3M | 25% |
| South Africa | $604K | 4.7% |
| Slovakia | $519K | 4% |
| Turkey | $479K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $428K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $421K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $380K | 3% |
| Italy | $347K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $305K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 56% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, 60% below the world average of $24.56, 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 parts exports from Tanzania
Exports of electrical parts by Tanzania reached $366 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $326K | 89% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 4.8% |
| Cambodia | $7K | 2% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 1.4% |
| Ghana | $3K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.7% |
| France | $2K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electrical parts worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (25%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $24.56 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 parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export electrical parts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Cambodia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (56% of the value) and 8538.10 (44%).
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