Food processing machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported food processing machinery worth $25.7 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $58.8 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 | $25.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $40.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.0M | 2.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (19%), India (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 19% |
| India | $4.6M | 18% |
| China | $3.8M | 15% |
| Spain | $3.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 8% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $851K | 3.3% |
| Colombia | $592K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $272K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 22% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 21% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 20% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 17% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 12% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 4.9% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 1.9% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.98 per kg, 74% below the world average of $26.89, 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.
Food processing machinery exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported food processing machinery worth $219 thousand (88 tonnes). Mozambique alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $160K | 73% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 12% |
| Angola | $24K | 11% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1.2% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.3% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported food processing machinery worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.98 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.0 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export food processing machinery?
Yes. Tanzania exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8438.90 (22% of the value) and 8438.80 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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