Medical furniture imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported medical furniture worth $7.3 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.1 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 | $7.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 378 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 669 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 944 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 625 t |
Where Tanzania imports medical furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 79% |
| India | $774K | 11% |
| Germany | $119K | 1.6% |
| France | $106K | 1.5% |
| United States | $91K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $91K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $60K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $42K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9402
| 9402.90 | Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | 92% |
| 9402.10 | Dental chair | 7.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 75% below the world average of $14.02, 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 medical furniture imports (HS 9402): 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 9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts.
Common questions
What is the value of medical furniture imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported medical furniture worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical furniture to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 399% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $14.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical furniture to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical furniture?
The HS code for medical furniture is heading 9402. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9402.90 (92% of the value) and 9402.10 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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