Industrial washer imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported industrial washer worth $13.0 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 161% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $13.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 670 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 458 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 894 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 677 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 545 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 354 t |
Where Tanzania imports industrial washer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 82% |
| Italy | $477K | 3.7% |
| India | $444K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $441K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $263K | 2% |
| Spain | $117K | 0.9% |
| United States | $100K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $80K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $73K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $70K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 71% |
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 7.2% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 5.5% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 5.5% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 4.2% |
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 4% |
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 1.4% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 45% below the world average of $10.01, 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 washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported industrial washer worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 161% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Italy (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial washer to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 490%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8451.80 (71% of the value) and 8451.40 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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