Grain and seed cleaning machines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported grain and seed cleaning machines worth $4.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.7 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 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 743 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 489 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 826 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 285 t |
Where Tanzania imports grain and seed cleaning machines from
Most of the value came from China (43%), India (20%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 43% |
| India | $924K | 20% |
| Germany | $410K | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $394K | 8.7% |
| Vietnam | $324K | 7.2% |
| Brazil | $277K | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 1% |
| Kenya | $33K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $29K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 57% below the world average of $9.17, 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 grain and seed cleaning machines imports (HS 8437.10): 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 8437.10: Machines: for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of grain and seed cleaning machines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported grain and seed cleaning machines worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain and seed cleaning machines to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (20%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain and seed cleaning machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $9.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain and seed cleaning machines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. The peak was 2019 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain and seed cleaning machines?
The HS code for grain and seed cleaning machines is subheading 8437.10. 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 8437 page.
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