Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $15.5 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.4 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 | $15.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 6.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports lead-acid starter batteries from
Most of the value came from Kenya (35%), China (25%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.5 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (928 tonnes). Most of it went to Malawi (34%), Uganda (33%), Zambia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $511K | 34% |
| Uganda | $502K | 33% |
| Zambia | $285K | 19% |
| Kenya | $214K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cuba | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $15.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Tanzania?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (25%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $15.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $21.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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