Metal press imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal press by Tanzania reached $9.2 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 982 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 927 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 446 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 892 t |
Where Tanzania imports metal press from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 52% |
| India | $1.3M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 12% |
| Turkey | $792K | 8.6% |
| Japan | $401K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $321K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $170K | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $146K | 1.6% |
| Burundi | $46K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 28% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 20% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 14% |
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 13% |
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 13% |
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 4.7% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 3.7% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 52% below the world average of $7.35, 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 metal press imports (HS 8462): 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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal press worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (14%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8462.21 (28% of the value) and 8462.39 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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