Glass working machine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass working machine by Tanzania reached $5.4 million in 2024 (397 tonnes). That is 92% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $67.4 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 | $5.4M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $67.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 42 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 76 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $805K | 36 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 169 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 278 t |
Where Tanzania imports glass working machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 80% |
| Italy | $813K | 15% |
| Germany | $161K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 1.3% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $11K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8475
| 8475.29 | Glass manufacturing and molding machines | 93% |
| 8475.90 | Glass working machine parts | 6.8% |
| 8475.10 | Lamp and bulb assembly machines | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8475.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.69 per kg, 73% below the world average of $50.88, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania glass working machine imports (HS 8475): 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 8475: Machines; for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, valves, flashbulbs, in glass envelopes, machines for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware.
Common questions
What is the value of glass working machine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported glass working machine worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass working machine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.69 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $50.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass working machine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $67.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass working machine?
The HS code for glass working machine is heading 8475. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8475.29 (93% of the value) and 8475.90 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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