Heat treatment machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported heat treatment machinery worth $49.4 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $49.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), India (17%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.4M | 43% |
| India | $8.4M | 17% |
| France | $3.9M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $651K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $593K | 1.2% |
| United States | $485K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 21% |
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 17% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 14% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 12% |
| 8419.20 | Medical sterilizers | 7.9% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 7.6% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 6.9% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.07 per kg, 55% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $455 thousand of heat treatment machinery in 2024 (91 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $251K | 55% |
| South Africa | $69K | 15% |
| France | $67K | 15% |
| Malawi | $17K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 3.1% |
| Kenya | $11K | 2.4% |
| India | $6K | 1.4% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $5K | 1% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported heat treatment machinery worth $49.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by India (17%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.07 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $49.4 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Tanzania exported $455 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $49.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8419.50 (21% of the value) and 8419.89 (17%).
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