Hand wrenches imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported hand wrenches worth $2.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.0 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 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 836 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 781 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 879 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 771 t |
Where Tanzania imports hand wrenches from
Most of the value came from China (49%), India (11%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 49% |
| India | $277K | 12% |
| South Africa | $191K | 8% |
| Taiwan | $171K | 7.1% |
| United States | $132K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $97K | 4% |
| France | $86K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8204
| 8204.11 | Fixed wrenches | 39% |
| 8204.12 | Adjustable wrenches | 37% |
| 8204.20 | Socket wrenches | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 80% below the world average of $8.30, 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 wrenches imports (HS 8204): 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 8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of hand wrenches imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hand wrenches worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand wrenches to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by India (11%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $8.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand wrenches to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand wrenches?
The HS code for hand wrenches is heading 8204. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8204.11 (39% of the value) and 8204.12 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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