Lifts and skip hoists imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported lifts and skip hoists worth $8.2 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.7 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 | $8.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 784 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 938 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports lifts and skip hoists from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 74% |
| India | $1.5M | 18% |
| France | $109K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $105K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $104K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $70K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $53K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $47K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $44K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.17, 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 lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported lifts and skip hoists worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by India (18%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
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