Gas generator imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas generator by Tanzania reached $5.1 million in 2024 (235 tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.7 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 | $5.1M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 478 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 75 t |
| 2020 | $344K | 19 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $712K | 37 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 854 t |
Where Tanzania imports gas generator from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.9M | 57% |
| Turkey | $987K | 19% |
| India | $593K | 12% |
| China | $438K | 8.6% |
| Denmark | $33K | 0.7% |
| France | $23K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8405
| 8405.10 | Producer gas generators | 99% |
| 8405.90 | Gas generator parts | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.71 per kg, close to the world average of $19.96.
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 gas generator imports (HS 8405): 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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of gas generator imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gas generator worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas generator to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.71 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $19.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas generator to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8405.10 (99% of the value) and 8405.90 (1%).
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