Large capacity washing machines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large capacity washing machines by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (778 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.3M | 778 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 337 t |
| 2021 | $979K | 257 t |
| 2020 | $618K | 145 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 363 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 283 t |
| 2017 | $550K | 63 t |
Where Tanzania imports large capacity washing machines from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 64% |
| Italy | $223K | 9.8% |
| Sweden | $160K | 7% |
| South Africa | $117K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $69K | 3% |
| Turkey | $51K | 2.3% |
| Cambodia | $49K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $22K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 46% below the world average of $5.40, 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 large capacity washing machines imports (HS 8450.20): 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 8450.20: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of large capacity washing machines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported large capacity washing machines worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 778 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply large capacity washing machines to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of large capacity washing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $5.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large capacity washing machines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $550 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for large capacity washing machines?
The HS code for large capacity washing machines is subheading 8450.20. 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 8450 page.
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