Gas and liquid meters imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas and liquid meters by Tanzania reached $3.3 million in 2024 (144 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.1 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 | $3.3M | 144 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 92 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 57 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 118 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 78 t |
Where Tanzania imports gas and liquid meters from
The largest suppliers were Italy (45%), China (16%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 45% |
| China | $514K | 16% |
| United States | $376K | 12% |
| India | $169K | 5.2% |
| France | $137K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 4% |
| Germany | $84K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $83K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $56K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $40K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.76 per kg, 84% below the world average of $138.98, 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.
Gas and liquid meters exports from Tanzania
Exports of gas and liquid meters by Tanzania reached $311 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $298K | 96% |
| Chile | $11K | 3.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gas and liquid meters worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to Tanzania?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 917% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.76 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $138.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2020 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gas and liquid meters?
Yes. Tanzania exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Chile and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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