Lamp metal parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lamp metal parts by Tanzania reached $2.6 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.8 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 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $883K | 216 t |
| 2019 | $721K | 186 t |
| 2018 | $815K | 194 t |
| 2017 | $689K | 158 t |
Where Tanzania imports lamp metal parts from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 87% |
| Spain | $127K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $60K | 2.4% |
| India | $50K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $12K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $11K | 0.4% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 84% below the world average of $8.32, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania lamp metal parts imports (HS 9405.99): 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 9405.99: Lamps and light fittings: parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp metal parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported lamp metal parts worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp metal parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Spain (5%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 36 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lamp metal parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $8.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lamp metal parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $689 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp metal parts?
The HS code for lamp metal parts is subheading 9405.99. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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