Liquid pump imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of liquid pump by Tanzania reached $76.6 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $76.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $70.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $60.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $51.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $45.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $44.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $39.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports liquid pump from
Most of the value came from China (24%), United Kingdom (20%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+902% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $15.6M | 20% |
| South Africa | $11.3M | 15% |
| India | $7.4M | 9.7% |
| United States | $3.4M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8413
| 8413.70 | Centrifugal pumps | 49% |
| 8413.91 | Pump parts | 13% |
| 8413.30 | Engine fuel and oil pumps | 10% |
| 8413.81 | Pumps (other types) | 9.5% |
| 8413.11 | Fuel dispenser pumps | 4.2% |
| 8413.19 | Metering pumps (other) | 3.7% |
| 8413.60 | Rotary displacement pumps | 3.6% |
| 8413.50 | Reciprocating displacement pumps | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8413.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.13 per kg, 55% below the world average of $18.21, 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.
Liquid pump exports from Tanzania
Exports of liquid pump by Tanzania reached $2.0 million in 2024 (165 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (35%), Belgium (17%), Zambia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $696K | 35% |
| Belgium | $340K | 17% |
| Zambia | $329K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $131K | 6.5% |
| Mozambique | $131K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $76K | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $65K | 3.2% |
| United States | $62K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $56K | 2.8% |
| India | $27K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania liquid pump imports (HS 8413): 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 8413: Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid pump imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported liquid pump worth $76.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid pump to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 902% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid pump per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.13 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $18.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid pump to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.4 million in 2017 to $76.6 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export liquid pump?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Belgium and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $74.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid pump?
The HS code for liquid pump is heading 8413. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8413.70 (49% of the value) and 8413.91 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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