Gym equipment imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported gym equipment worth $8.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 930 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 562 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 608 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 454 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 288 t |
Where Tanzania imports gym equipment from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 93% |
| United States | $128K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $125K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $24K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $21K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.06 per kg, 37% above the world average of $5.15. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania gym equipment imports (HS 9506.91): 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 9506.91: Athletics and gymnastics equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of gym equipment imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported gym equipment worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gym equipment to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by the United States (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of gym equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.06 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $5.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gym equipment to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gym equipment?
The HS code for gym equipment is subheading 9506.91. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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