General cargo trailers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $80.9 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (42.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $108.4 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 | $80.9M | 42.7K t |
| 2023 | $108.4M | 55.8K t |
| 2022 | $58.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2021 | $36.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports general cargo trailers from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.3M | 86% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 1.3% |
| Mauritius | $690K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $510K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $498K | 0.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $447K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $384K | 0.5% |
| India | $378K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.89 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
General cargo trailers exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $4.0 million of general cargo trailers in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (43%), DR Congo (23%), South Africa (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.7M | 43% |
| DR Congo | $933K | 23% |
| South Africa | $794K | 20% |
| Zambia | $347K | 8.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $123K | 3.1% |
| Rwanda | $47K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $29K | 0.7% |
| Comoros | $23K | 0.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $16K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported general cargo trailers worth $80.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($69.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 818% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.89 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $80.9 million in 2024, an increase of 686%. The peak was 2023 at $108.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $76.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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