Flow meters imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flow meters by Tanzania reached $4.6 million in 2024 (847 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $4.6M | 847 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 125 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 108 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 64 t |
Where Tanzania imports flow meters from
Most of the value came from India (22%), South Africa (14%), China (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 22% |
| South Africa | $667K | 14% |
| China | $644K | 14% |
| Germany | $344K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $306K | 6.6% |
| United States | $251K | 5.4% |
| Ireland | $186K | 4% |
| Mexico | $175K | 3.8% |
| France | $155K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 95% below the world average of $102.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported flow meters worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 847 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $102.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flow meters to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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