High voltage distribution panels imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage distribution panels by Tanzania reached $15.8 million in 2024 (696 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $15.8M | 696 t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 645 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 381 t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 505 t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 268 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 314 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 405 t |
Where Tanzania imports high voltage distribution panels from
Most of the value came from China (36%), India (23%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.75 per kg, close to the world average of $22.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High voltage distribution panels exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $302 thousand of high voltage distribution panels in 2024 (12 tonnes). Most of it went to Australia (45%), Nigeria (28%), Burundi (22%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $135K | 45% |
| Nigeria | $85K | 28% |
| Burundi | $67K | 22% |
| Turkey | $10K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.1% |
| Comoros | $2K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported high voltage distribution panels worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 696 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (23%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 245% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.53 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 distribution panels to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export high voltage distribution panels?
Yes. Tanzania exported $302 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Nigeria and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. 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 8537 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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