Gas turbine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas turbine by Tanzania reached $64.3 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $161.7 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 | $64.3M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 41 t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 21 t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $161.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2018 | $78.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $94.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports gas turbine from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (34%), Singapore (16%), Sweden (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $21.7M | 34% |
| Singapore | $10.4M | 16% |
| Sweden | $9.8M | 15% |
| United States | $5.6M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 7.4% |
| Kenya | $3.5M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 5% |
| Canada | $2.6M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $604K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8411
| 8411.12 | Turbojets (high thrust) | 34% |
| 8411.99 | Gas turbine parts | 27% |
| 8411.22 | Turboprops (large) | 19% |
| 8411.82 | Industrial gas turbines (large) | 10% |
| 8411.21 | Turboprops (small) | 6.4% |
| 8411.91 | Turbojet and turboprop parts | 2.5% |
| 8411.81 | Industrial gas turbines (small) | 0.9% |
| 8411.11 | Turbojets (small thrust) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $928.52 per kg, 113% above the world average of $436.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas turbine exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $9.9 million of gas turbine in 2024 (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.3M | 84% |
| United States | $1.0M | 10% |
| South Africa | $589K | 6% |
| Sweden | $43K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gas turbine imports (HS 8411): 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 8411: Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas turbine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gas turbine worth $64.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas turbine to Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Singapore (16%) and Sweden (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $928.52 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $436.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas turbine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $94.9 million in 2017 to $64.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $161.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gas turbine?
Yes. Tanzania exported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $54.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas turbine?
The HS code for gas turbine is heading 8411. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8411.12 (34% of the value) and 8411.99 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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