Hand tools (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.2 million of hand tools (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 924 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 849 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 860 t |
Where Tanzania imports hand tools (other) from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 65% |
| South Africa | $231K | 7.1% |
| United States | $191K | 5.9% |
| India | $117K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 3.2% |
| France | $87K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $66K | 2% |
| Taiwan | $45K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $36K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 78% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Hand tools (other) exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $260 thousand of hand tools (other) in 2024 (108 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $148K | 57% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 30% |
| South Africa | $13K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $7K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1.7% |
| United States | $4K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.5% |
| Colombia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hand tools (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 936% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hand tools (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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