Industrial boilers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial boilers by Tanzania reached $9.2 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $69.4 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 | $9.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $46.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 570 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 635 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $69.4M | 5.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports industrial boilers from
India alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.5M | 60% |
| China | $1.8M | 19% |
| South Africa | $513K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $402K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $334K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $214K | 2.3% |
| Uganda | $91K | 1% |
| Kenya | $90K | 1% |
| Germany | $78K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $69K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8402
| 8402.19 | Vapor generating boilers (other) | 40% |
| 8402.90 | Steam boiler parts | 31% |
| 8402.12 | Water-tube boilers (small-medium) | 15% |
| 8402.11 | Water-tube boilers (high capacity) | 7.1% |
| 8402.20 | Superheated water boilers | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 32% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania industrial boilers imports (HS 8402): 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 8402: Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot water boilers, capable also of producing low pressure steam), super heated water boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial boilers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported industrial boilers worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial boilers to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (19%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial boilers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.4 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2017 at $69.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial boilers?
The HS code for industrial boilers is heading 8402. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8402.19 (40% of the value) and 8402.90 (31%).
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