Gasket imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.6 million of gasket in 2024 (858 tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.6M | 858 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 863 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 696 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 592 t |
Where Tanzania imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were China (18%), United States (18%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| United States | $1.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $496K | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $450K | 8% |
| India | $436K | 7.7% |
| Sweden | $374K | 6.6% |
| Finland | $274K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $212K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $182K | 3.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $159K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 39% |
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 31% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 87% below the world average of $48.77, 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 gasket imports (HS 8484): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gasket worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 858 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8484.90 (39% of the value) and 8484.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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