Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Tanzania reached $29.1 million in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $29.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 2.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports lead-acid traction batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.7M | 57% |
| Kenya | $3.8M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $3.2M | 11% |
| India | $2.4M | 8.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $442K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $314K | 1.1% |
| United States | $203K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $192K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $140K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($16.7 million), followed by Kenya (13%) and Vietnam (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2023 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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.
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