Networkable printer copiers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported networkable printer copiers worth $6.0 million (736 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.0 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 | $6.0M | 736 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 612 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 548 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 387 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 404 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 339 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 251 t |
Where Tanzania imports networkable printer copiers from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Indonesia (12%), Philippines (10%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 31% |
| Indonesia | $701K | 12% |
| Philippines | $584K | 9.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $478K | 8% |
| Switzerland | $428K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $292K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $257K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $171K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $161K | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $152K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.14 per kg, 77% below the world average of $34.67, 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.
Networkable printer copiers exports from Tanzania
Exports of networkable printer copiers by Tanzania reached $204 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $169K | 83% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $9K | 4.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $2K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania networkable printer copiers imports (HS 8443.32): 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 8443.32: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of networkable printer copiers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported networkable printer copiers worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 736 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply networkable printer copiers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (12%) and the Philippines (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of networkable printer copiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.14 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $34.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of networkable printer copiers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export networkable printer copiers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for networkable printer copiers?
The HS code for networkable printer copiers is subheading 8443.32. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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