High power three-phase motors imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.9 million of high power three-phase motors in 2024 (308 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.0 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 | $2.9M | 309 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 190 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 133 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 230 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 90 t |
| 2018 | $870K | 99 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 158 t |
Where Tanzania imports high power three-phase motors from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (36%), China (22%), South Africa (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 36% |
| China | $626K | 22% |
| South Africa | $413K | 14% |
| India | $392K | 14% |
| Italy | $72K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $70K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $49K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $41K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $31K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.27 per kg, 32% below the world average of $13.59, 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 high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported high power three-phase motors worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to Tanzania?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (22%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.27 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. 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 8501 page.
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