Harvester imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $19.3 million of harvester in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $19.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports harvester from
Most of the value came from China (40%), United States (17%), Thailand (13%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 40% |
| United States | $3.2M | 17% |
| Thailand | $2.6M | 14% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| India | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $505K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $416K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $318K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $315K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $216K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 39% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 21% |
| 8433.52 | Threshing machinery (other) | 16% |
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 7.8% |
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 7.8% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 3.6% |
| 8433.40 | Straw and fodder balers | 3.4% |
| 8433.19 | Lawn mowers (other types) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 51% below the world average of $11.09, 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 harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported harvester worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Thailand (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $11.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvester to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8433.51 (39% of the value) and 8433.59 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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