Injection molding machines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $20.2 million of injection molding machines in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $20.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 971 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 906 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 792 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 504 t |
Where Tanzania imports injection molding machines from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), India (27%), Canada (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 37% |
| India | $5.4M | 27% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Luxembourg | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $745K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $301K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $183K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $94K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $55K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.10 per kg, close to the world average of $7.52.
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 injection molding machines imports (HS 8477.10): 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 8477.10: Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of injection molding machines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported injection molding machines worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply injection molding machines to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by India (27%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of injection molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.10 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of injection molding machines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for injection molding machines?
The HS code for injection molding machines is subheading 8477.10. 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 8477 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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