Motor vehicle lights imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of motor vehicle lights by Tanzania reached $6.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $6.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 864 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 753 t |
Where Tanzania imports motor vehicle lights from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 79% |
| Japan | $354K | 5.8% |
| India | $280K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $140K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $133K | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $82K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $40K | 0.7% |
| Finland | $29K | 0.5% |
| United States | $28K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $23K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 93% below the world average of $31.51, 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 motor vehicle lights imports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported motor vehicle lights worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor vehicle lights to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Japan (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor vehicle lights to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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