Filling, sealing and labelling machines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported filling, sealing and labelling machines worth $47.7 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% 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 | $47.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $35.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 607 t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports filling, sealing and labelling machines from
Germany alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.0M | 55% |
| China | $9.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 13% |
| India | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $793K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $599K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $588K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $571K | 1.2% |
| France | $290K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $148K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.69 per kg, 48% below the world average of $35.87, 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.
Filling, sealing and labelling machines exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $404 thousand of filling, sealing and labelling machines in 2024 (38 tonnes). Pakistan alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $355K | 88% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 6.7% |
| India | $14K | 3.5% |
| Uganda | $8K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania filling, sealing and labelling machines imports (HS 8422.30): 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 8422.30: Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of filling, sealing and labelling machines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported filling, sealing and labelling machines worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply filling, sealing and labelling machines to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average import price of filling, sealing and labelling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.69 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $35.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 159%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export filling, sealing and labelling machines?
Yes. Tanzania exported $404 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Zimbabwe and India. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $47.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines?
The HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines is subheading 8422.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
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