Generator imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported generator worth $130.5 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $130.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $90.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $54.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $31.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $63.3M | 5.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports generator from
United States alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $69.0M | 53% |
| China | $30.8M | 24% |
| India | $7.5M | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $4.5M | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 69% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 16% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 8.9% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 3.5% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 2.1% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.8% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.74 per kg, 31% above the world average of $10.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.2 million of generator in 2024 (184 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (27%), Zambia (25%), Malawi (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $335K | 27% |
| Zambia | $312K | 25% |
| Malawi | $161K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $121K | 9.8% |
| Guinea | $105K | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $90K | 7.3% |
| Burundi | $66K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 2.4% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported generator worth $130.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Tanzania?
The United States was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($69.0 million), followed by China (24%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.74 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.3 million in 2017 to $130.5 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $59.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export generator?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Zambia and Malawi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $129.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (69% of the value) and 8502.11 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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