High voltage circuit breakers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported high voltage circuit breakers worth $2.8 million (323 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 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 | $2.8M | 323 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 142 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 243 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 89 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 116 t |
Where Tanzania imports high voltage circuit breakers from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 78% |
| India | $589K | 21% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.74 per kg, 62% below the world average of $22.90, 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 high voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.29): 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 8535.29: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage circuit breakers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported high voltage circuit breakers worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 323 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage circuit breakers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (21%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.74 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $22.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage circuit breakers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for high voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.29. 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 8535 page.
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