Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gear boxes and speed changers by Tanzania reached $7.6 million in 2024 (919 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.6 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 | $7.6M | 919 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 810 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 673 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 789 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 627 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 446 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 330 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 406 t |
Where Tanzania imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), South Africa (20%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 33% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 20% |
| United States | $998K | 13% |
| India | $593K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $532K | 7% |
| Italy | $377K | 5% |
| Belgium | $369K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 2.2% |
| Finland | $137K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.25 per kg, 53% below the world average of $17.52, 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.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $282 thousand of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (17 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sweden (44%), Guatemala (21%), Ghana (10%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $125K | 44% |
| Guatemala | $60K | 21% |
| Ghana | $30K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 8% |
| South Africa | $17K | 5.9% |
| United States | $12K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 2.3% |
| Zambia | $6K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 919 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.25 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $17.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $282 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sweden, Guatemala and Ghana. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
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