Excavator imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $202.1 million of excavator in 2024 (54.1 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 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 | $202.1M | 54.1K t |
| 2023 | $234.2M | 50.8K t |
| 2022 | $217.5M | 39.0K t |
| 2021 | $149.8M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $79.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $109.3M | 21.2K t |
| 2018 | $154.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $77.9M | 16.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports excavator from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.7M | 63% |
| India | $19.9M | 9.9% |
| Indonesia | $8.4M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $6.3M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $3.0M | 1.5% |
| United States | $2.9M | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 42% |
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 22% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 12% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 8.6% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 6.5% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 6.1% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 2.6% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 33% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported excavator worth $27.9 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (29%), Turkey (24%), Kenya (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $8.1M | 29% |
| Turkey | $6.6M | 24% |
| Kenya | $2.9M | 10% |
| Comoros | $2.0M | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.0M | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 5% |
| Zambia | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Mozambique | $818K | 2.9% |
| Ghana | $610K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported excavator worth $202.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($127.7 million), followed by India (10%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.9 million in 2017 to $202.1 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. The peak was 2023 at $234.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $153.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export excavator?
Yes. Tanzania exported $27.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Turkey and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $174.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8429.59 (42% of the value) and 8429.52 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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