Industrial furnace imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.1 million of industrial furnace in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $68.9 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 | $14.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $68.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 962 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports industrial furnace from
The largest suppliers were Germany (48%), China (35%), United Kingdom (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.7M | 48% |
| China | $5.0M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $661K | 4.7% |
| India | $540K | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $497K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $403K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $111K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $36K | 0.3% |
| Croatia | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8417
| 8417.80 | Industrial furnaces and incinerators | 74% |
| 8417.10 | Metal melting furnaces | 16% |
| 8417.90 | Non-electric furnace parts | 8.8% |
| 8417.20 | Bakery ovens | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8417.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.77 per kg, 24% below the world average of $8.89, 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 furnace imports (HS 8417): 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 8417: Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial furnace imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported industrial furnace worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial furnace to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (35%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.77 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $8.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial furnace to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2023 at $68.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial furnace?
The HS code for industrial furnace is heading 8417. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8417.80 (74% of the value) and 8417.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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