Metal treating and winding machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $9.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% 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 | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 929 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $902K | 71 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 211 t |
| 2019 | $429K | 102 t |
| 2018 | $415K | 111 t |
| 2017 | $85K | 30 t |
Where Tanzania imports metal treating and winding machinery from
India alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.0M | 54% |
| China | $2.5M | 27% |
| Austria | $1.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.3% |
| Bulgaria | $23K | 0.3% |
| France | $14K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Japan | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.06 per kg, 72% below the world average of $18.40, 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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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 8479.81: Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders.
Common questions
What is the value of metal treating and winding machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal treating and winding machinery worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal treating and winding machinery to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (27%) and Austria (18%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal treating and winding machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.06 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $18.40 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 treating and winding machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85 thousand in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal treating and winding machinery?
The HS code for metal treating and winding machinery is subheading 8479.81. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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