Manganese dioxide batteries imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manganese dioxide batteries by Tanzania reached $10.4 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports manganese dioxide batteries from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 83% |
| Indonesia | $934K | 9% |
| Kenya | $565K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $148K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $33K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.38 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.44, 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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The shipment records behind Tanzania manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Indonesia (9%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.38 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. 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 8506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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