Large dry transformers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.6 million of large dry transformers in 2024 (510 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.7 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 | $4.6M | 510 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 737 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $787K | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 278 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 200 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 164 t |
Where Tanzania imports large dry transformers from
Most of the value came from Oman (50%), India (31%), China (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $2.3M | 50% |
| India | $1.4M | 31% |
| China | $345K | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $261K | 5.7% |
| Zambia | $74K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $68K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $57K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.06 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported large dry transformers worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 510 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Tanzania?
Oman was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (31%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.06 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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