Medium dry transformers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium dry transformers by Tanzania reached $3.1 million in 2024 (769 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.1 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 | $3.1M | 769 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 449 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 194 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 329 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 455 t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 286 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 292 t |
Where Tanzania imports medium dry transformers from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (24%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 47% |
| India | $761K | 24% |
| United States | $342K | 11% |
| Egypt | $132K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $130K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $86K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $66K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $22K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.07 per kg, 71% below the world average of $14.12, 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.
Medium dry transformers exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.6 million of medium dry transformers in 2024 (311 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (47%), Zambia (29%), Rwanda (21%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $748K | 47% |
| Zambia | $461K | 29% |
| Rwanda | $337K | 21% |
| Malawi | $28K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $17K | 1.1% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $4K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania medium dry transformers imports (HS 8504.33): 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 8504.33: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of medium dry transformers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported medium dry transformers worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 769 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium dry transformers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (24%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.07 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $14.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium dry transformers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2019 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export medium dry transformers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zambia and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium dry transformers?
The HS code for medium dry transformers is subheading 8504.33. 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 8504 page.
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