Headphones and earphones imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.4 million of headphones and earphones in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 787 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 694 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 455 t |
| 2018 | $908K | 314 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 354 t |
Where Tanzania imports headphones and earphones from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 92% |
| South Korea | $42K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $41K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $38K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $21K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 0.5% |
| United States | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 98% below the world average of $100.92, 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 headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported headphones and earphones worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $100.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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