Navigation instruments imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported navigation instruments worth $2.7 million (48 tonnes). Value rose 63% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.7M | 48 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $778K | 7 t |
| 2021 | $543K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $738K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $583K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $549K | 18 t |
| 2017 | $609K | 12 t |
Where Tanzania imports navigation instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (23%), France (16%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $619K | 23% |
| France | $422K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $416K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $394K | 15% |
| Australia | $358K | 14% |
| China | $213K | 8% |
| Canada | $111K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 56% |
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 24% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 16% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.58 per kg, 89% below the world average of $507.35, 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 navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported navigation instruments worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Tanzania?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($619 thousand), followed by France (16%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 746% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.58 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $507.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $609 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 335%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9014.20 (56% of the value) and 9014.80 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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