High voltage switch imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage switch by Tanzania reached $19.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $19.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 732 t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports high voltage switch from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 83% |
| India | $1.8M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $367K | 1.9% |
| France | $247K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $158K | 0.8% |
| United States | $139K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $118K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $70K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $69K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 45% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 15% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 9.3% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 7.1% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.93 per kg, 60% below the world average of $27.55, 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.
High voltage switch exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $201 thousand of high voltage switch in 2024 (14 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+986% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $102K | 50% |
| Zambia | $85K | 42% |
| Uganda | $12K | 6.1% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported high voltage switch worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by India (9%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.93 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switch to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export high voltage switch?
Yes. Tanzania exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Zambia and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8535.90 (45% of the value) and 8535.21 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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