Ignition system imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.5 million of ignition system in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 692 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 650 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 634 t |
Where Tanzania imports ignition system from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), India (14%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 38% |
| India | $1.2M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 12% |
| Japan | $574K | 6.7% |
| United States | $388K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $348K | 4.1% |
| France | $253K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $233K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $205K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $190K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 36% |
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 28% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 14% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 8.7% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 7.1% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 3.9% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 69% below the world average of $17.60, 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.
Ignition system exports from Tanzania
Exports of ignition system by Tanzania reached $1.4 million in 2024 (108 tonnes). United States alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 91% |
| Belgium | $29K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $19K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.9% |
| Burundi | $12K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.5% |
| France | $5K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ignition system worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $17.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition system to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export ignition system?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Belgium and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8511.40 (36% of the value) and 8511.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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