Gearbox imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported gearbox worth $29.5 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $29.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), South Africa (11%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 30% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 11% |
| United States | $2.8M | 9.6% |
| India | $2.4M | 8% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7.8% |
| Finland | $2.0M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $675K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $626K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 26% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 22% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 20% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 14% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 8.5% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 6% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, 65% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
Gearbox exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported gearbox worth $706 thousand (61 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (28%), Sweden (21%), Guatemala (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $199K | 28% |
| Sweden | $148K | 21% |
| Guatemala | $76K | 11% |
| Zambia | $64K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 8.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $32K | 4.5% |
| Ghana | $30K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $20K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $18K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gearbox worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export gearbox?
Yes. Tanzania exported $706 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Sweden and Guatemala. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $28.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (26% of the value) and 8483.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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