General cargo ships imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.5 million of general cargo ships in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 41% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.0 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 | $6.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $426K | 236 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 631 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 13.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports general cargo ships from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 65% |
| China | $1.5M | 24% |
| South Africa | $471K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $297K | 4.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 54% below the world average of $2.46, 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 general cargo ships imports (HS 8901.90): 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 8901.90: Vessels: n.e.c. in heading no. 8901, for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods.
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo ships imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported general cargo ships worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo ships to Tanzania?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (24%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo ships per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $2.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo ships to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo ships?
The HS code for general cargo ships is subheading 8901.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8901 page.
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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