Electrical switches imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $10.1 million of electrical switches in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $10.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports electrical switches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 60% |
| India | $686K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $498K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $454K | 4.5% |
| United States | $254K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $224K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $205K | 2% |
| France | $173K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $170K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, 94% below the world average of $51.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electrical switches worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, 94% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2020 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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