Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves by Tanzania reached $3.2 million in 2024 (176 tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $3.2M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 153 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 327 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 99 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 63 t |
Where Tanzania imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
The largest suppliers were China (18%), United States (14%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+666% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $568K | 18% |
| United States | $441K | 14% |
| Germany | $329K | 10% |
| Mexico | $323K | 10% |
| South Africa | $286K | 8.9% |
| India | $176K | 5.5% |
| France | $164K | 5.1% |
| Egypt | $101K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $70K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.27 per kg, 62% below the world average of $47.70, 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 hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 176 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($568 thousand), followed by the United States (14%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 666% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.27 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $47.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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