Motor parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.8 million of motor parts in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 83% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $52.7 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 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 229 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 154 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 529 t |
Where Tanzania imports motor parts from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 66% |
| United States | $545K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $409K | 4.6% |
| Croatia | $302K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $221K | 2.5% |
| India | $195K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $194K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $176K | 2% |
| Belgium | $160K | 1.8% |
| New Zealand | $117K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.40 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
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 motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported motor parts worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of motor parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $52.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. 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 8503 page.
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