Fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported fruit and vegetable processing machinery worth $3.1 million (433 tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $3.1M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 414 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $476K | 61 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 129 t |
| 2019 | $539K | 69 t |
| 2018 | $623K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $528K | 53 t |
Where Tanzania imports fruit and vegetable processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 52% |
| Vietnam | $786K | 26% |
| India | $569K | 19% |
| South Africa | $60K | 2% |
| Italy | $32K | 1% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.08 per kg, 72% below the world average of $25.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania fruit and vegetable processing machinery imports (HS 8438.60): 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 8438.60: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of fruit and vegetable processing machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported fruit and vegetable processing machinery worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 433 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply fruit and vegetable processing machinery to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Vietnam (26%) and India (19%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of fruit and vegetable processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.08 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $25.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fruit and vegetable processing machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $528 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 480%. The peak was 2020 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery?
The HS code for fruit and vegetable processing machinery is subheading 8438.60. 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 8438 page.
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