Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines by Tanzania reached $11.9 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.0 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 | $11.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 877 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 439 t |
Where Tanzania imports mineral pelletizing and shaping machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 85% |
| India | $341K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $341K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $332K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $307K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $75K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $66K | 0.6% |
| New Zealand | $52K | 0.4% |
| Malawi | $49K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 61% below the world average of $8.95, 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 mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports (HS 8474.80): 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 8474.80: Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported mineral pelletizing and shaping machines worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by India (3%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $8.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. The peak was 2020 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
The HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines is subheading 8474.80. 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 8474 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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