Flexographic printing machines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexographic printing machines by Tanzania reached $3.4 million in 2024 (129 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 million.
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 | $3.4M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 552 t |
| 2020 | $652K | 65 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 70 t |
| 2017 | $754K | 23 t |
Where Tanzania imports flexographic printing machines from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Kenya (22%), Italy (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $962K | 28% |
| Kenya | $743K | 22% |
| Italy | $741K | 22% |
| Austria | $707K | 21% |
| India | $224K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.34 per kg, 74% above the world average of $15.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania flexographic printing machines imports (HS 8443.16): 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 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported flexographic printing machines worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($962 thousand), followed by Kenya (22%) and Italy (22%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.34 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $15.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $754 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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