Mirrors imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported mirrors worth $8.0 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $8.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports mirrors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 1.6% |
| India | $106K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $85K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $73K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $58K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $56K | 0.7% |
| United States | $46K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7009
| 7009.92 | Glass mirrors (framed) | 63% |
| 7009.10 | Vehicle rear-view mirrors | 21% |
| 7009.91 | Glass mirrors (unframed) | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, 68% below the world average of $5.05, 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 mirrors imports (HS 7009): 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 7009: Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors.
Common questions
What is the value of mirrors imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported mirrors worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply mirrors to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of mirrors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $5.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mirrors to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mirrors?
The HS code for mirrors is heading 7009. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7009.92 (63% of the value) and 7009.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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