Hydraulic cylinders imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.7 million of hydraulic cylinders in 2024 (161 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 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 | $2.7M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 132 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 56 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 128 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 71 t |
Where Tanzania imports hydraulic cylinders from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Finland (12%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $602K | 22% |
| Finland | $332K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $320K | 12% |
| South Africa | $302K | 11% |
| United States | $252K | 9.3% |
| Germany | $187K | 6.9% |
| Bulgaria | $101K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $86K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $79K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $72K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.94 per kg, 29% above the world average of $13.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cylinders imports (HS 8412.21): 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 8412.21: Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders).
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic cylinders imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hydraulic cylinders worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic cylinders to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($602 thousand), followed by Finland (12%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.94 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $13.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic cylinders to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic cylinders?
The HS code for hydraulic cylinders is subheading 8412.21. 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 8412 page.
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