Engine parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engine parts by Tanzania reached $33.6 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $33.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports engine parts from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.0M | 51% |
| India | $3.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| United States | $1.8M | 5.5% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Finland | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $760K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $616K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $526K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8409
| 8409.91 | Gasoline engine parts | 52% |
| 8409.99 | Diesel engine parts | 47% |
| 8409.10 | Aircraft engine parts | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.91 per kg, close to the world average of $13.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine parts exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported engine parts worth $498 thousand (19 tonnes). Kenya alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $292K | 59% |
| Belgium | $82K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $14K | 2.8% |
| United States | $12K | 2.4% |
| Malawi | $9K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $7K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $7K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania engine parts imports (HS 8409): 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 8409: Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the engines of heading no. 8407 or 8408.
Common questions
What is the value of engine parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported engine parts worth $33.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by India (10%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.91 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $13.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engine parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $33.6 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export engine parts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $498 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for engine parts?
The HS code for engine parts is heading 8409. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8409.91 (52% of the value) and 8409.99 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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