Low voltage cable with connectors imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported low voltage cable with connectors worth $8.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 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 | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 715 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 736 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 552 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 706 t |
Where Tanzania imports low voltage cable with connectors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 58% |
| Turkey | $950K | 12% |
| South Africa | $284K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $237K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $186K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $186K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $162K | 2% |
| Poland | $161K | 2% |
| United States | $159K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $149K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 79% below the world average of $25.63, 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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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 8544.42: Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage cable with connectors imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported low voltage cable with connectors worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage cable with connectors to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage cable with connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $25.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage cable with connectors to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage cable with connectors?
The HS code for low voltage cable with connectors is subheading 8544.42. 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 8544 page.
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