Electrical wire and cable imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $109.6 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. 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 | $109.6M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $97.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $116.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $61.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $49.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $50.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $54.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $57.7M | 11.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports electrical wire and cable from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $70.7M | 65% |
| India | $16.5M | 15% |
| Zambia | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $1.0M | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $1.0M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 32% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 24% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 12% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 12% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 7.5% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 6.1% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 5.4% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 62% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $11.2 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.4M | 66% |
| Uganda | $1.5M | 13% |
| DR Congo | $514K | 4.6% |
| Sudan | $497K | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $344K | 3.1% |
| Rwanda | $231K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $214K | 1.9% |
| Ethiopia | $162K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $74K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electrical wire and cable worth $109.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($70.7 million), followed by India (15%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $14.30 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 wire and cable to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.7 million in 2017 to $109.6 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $116.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Tanzania exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $98.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (32% of the value) and 8544.60 (24%).
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