Industrial dryers (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $6.8 million of industrial dryers (other) in 2024 (545 tonnes). Value rose 94% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $6.8M | 545 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 466 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 421 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 669 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $830K | 191 t |
Where Tanzania imports industrial dryers (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 73% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 20% |
| India | $185K | 2.7% |
| Slovenia | $52K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $45K | 0.7% |
| United States | $42K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.54 per kg, 30% below the world average of $17.91, 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.
Industrial dryers (other) exports from Tanzania
Exports of industrial dryers (other) by Tanzania reached $211 thousand in 2024 (14 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $210K | 99% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania industrial dryers (other) imports (HS 8419.39): 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 8419.39: Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial dryers (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported industrial dryers (other) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 545 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 94% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial dryers (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Italy (20%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial dryers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.54 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $17.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial dryers (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $830 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 724%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export industrial dryers (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Comoros and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial dryers (other)?
The HS code for industrial dryers (other) is subheading 8419.39. 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 8419 page.
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