Electricity imports in Tanzania: data and top supplier countries
Imports of electricity by Tanzania reached $20.0 million in 2024. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $20.0M | - |
| 2023 | $17.5M | - |
| 2022 | $13.0M | - |
| 2021 | $11.3M | - |
| 2020 | $10.0M | - |
| 2019 | $9.5M | - |
| 2018 | $18.6M | - |
| 2017 | $2.3M | - |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania electricity imports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electricity worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 93rd of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electricity to Tanzania?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by Zambia (29%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
How have imports of electricity to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, an increase of 770%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
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