Hoist imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hoist by Tanzania reached $7.0 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $7.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 818 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 674 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 553 t |
Where Tanzania imports hoist from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 51% |
| United States | $825K | 12% |
| South Africa | $582K | 8.3% |
| India | $529K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $183K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $150K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $131K | 1.9% |
| Mozambique | $103K | 1.5% |
| France | $89K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 26% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 20% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 17% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 13% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 11% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 10% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.87, 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 hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hoist worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United States (12%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hoist to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8425.42 (26% of the value) and 8425.39 (20%).
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