Lifting machinery parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported lifting machinery parts worth $74.0 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.2 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 | $74.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $94.2M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $77.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $72.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $56.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $53.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $70.9M | 8.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports lifting machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), South Africa (15%), Sweden (8%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.3M | 30% |
| South Africa | $10.9M | 15% |
| Sweden | $5.9M | 8% |
| United States | $4.6M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 5.2% |
| India | $3.4M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 4% |
| Australia | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 3% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 44% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 40% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 8.1% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 4.8% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 1.4% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 1.1% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 0.8% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Tanzania
Exports of lifting machinery parts by Tanzania reached $5.5 million in 2024 (489 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (19%), Belgium (16%), Mozambique (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 19% |
| Belgium | $910K | 17% |
| Mozambique | $890K | 16% |
| Zambia | $883K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $499K | 9% |
| South Africa | $280K | 5.1% |
| DR Congo | $184K | 3.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $174K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $100K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported lifting machinery parts worth $74.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($22.3 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Sweden (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $70.9 million in 2017 to $74.0 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $94.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $68.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (44% of the value) and 8431.43 (40%).
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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