Hand saws imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.3 million of hand saws in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $3.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 887 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 812 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 670 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 738 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 500 t |
Where Tanzania imports hand saws from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 69% |
| India | $262K | 8% |
| South Africa | $194K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $90K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.2% |
| France | $62K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $58K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $43K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $35K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8202
| 8202.10 | Manual saws | 38% |
| 8202.99 | Saw blades (other) | 21% |
| 8202.39 | Carbide saw blades | 14% |
| 8202.31 | Circular saw blades | 13% |
| 8202.20 | Band saw blades | 8.8% |
| 8202.40 | Chainsaw blades | 4.3% |
| 8202.91 | Metal saw blades | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 87% below the world average of $14.81, 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 hand saws imports (HS 8202): 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 8202: Tools, hand; saws and blades for saws of all kinds (including slitting, slotting or toothless saw blades).
Common questions
What is the value of hand saws imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hand saws worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand saws to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (8%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand saws per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $14.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand saws to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand saws?
The HS code for hand saws is heading 8202. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8202.10 (37% of the value) and 8202.99 (20%).
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