Graders and levellers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported graders and levellers worth $17.5 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 8% from 2023. 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 | $17.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports graders and levellers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 62% |
| United States | $1.5M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $766K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $736K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $670K | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $621K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $602K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $313K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $310K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $267K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.44 per kg, 26% below the world average of $7.34, 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.
Graders and levellers exports from Tanzania
Exports of graders and levellers by Tanzania reached $1.5 million in 2024 (198 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tanzania graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported graders and levellers worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.44 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $7.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graders and levellers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2018 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export graders and levellers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Kenya and Cameroon. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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