Low voltage switch imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low voltage switch by Tanzania reached $41.5 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $52.9 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 | $41.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $40.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $52.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports low voltage switch from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+409% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.2M | 61% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 10% |
| India | $2.2M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $983K | 2.4% |
| United States | $786K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $732K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $709K | 1.7% |
| France | $630K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $504K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 25% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 24% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 23% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 11% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 4.3% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 4.3% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 3% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 90% below the world average of $37.06, 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.
Low voltage switch exports from Tanzania
Exports of low voltage switch by Tanzania reached $309 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (20%), Mozambique (19%), Zambia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $62K | 20% |
| Mozambique | $59K | 19% |
| Zambia | $44K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $36K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $14K | 4.4% |
| Philippines | $12K | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $8K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $7K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported low voltage switch worth $41.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by Spain (10%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 409% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $37.06 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 switch to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $41.5 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2022 at $52.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Tanzania exported $309 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8536.69 (25% of the value) and 8536.50 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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