Garden tools imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $16.3 million of garden tools in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.9 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 | $16.3M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 6.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports garden tools from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.2M | 99% |
| Brazil | $30K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.1% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 61% |
| 8201.10 | Spades | 18% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 11% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 7.2% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 3% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.53, 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 garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported garden tools worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by Brazil (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden tools to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2022 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8201.30 (61% of the value) and 8201.10 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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