Hammers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.3 million of hammers in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 858 t |
| 2020 | $964K | 659 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 894 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $885K | 447 t |
Where Tanzania imports hammers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+696% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 73% |
| Australia | $349K | 15% |
| Egypt | $95K | 4.1% |
| Ireland | $54K | 2.3% |
| India | $36K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $23K | 1% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.4% |
| United States | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 64% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hammers imports (HS 8205.20): 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 8205.20: Tools, hand: hammers and sledge hammers.
Common questions
What is the value of hammers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hammers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply hammers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Australia (15%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 696% on the year.
What is the average import price of hammers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hammers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $885 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hammers?
The HS code for hammers is subheading 8205.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
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