Non-electric water heaters imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-electric water heaters by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (425 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.3M | 425 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 452 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 321 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 293 t |
| 2020 | $695K | 178 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $830K | 193 t |
Where Tanzania imports non-electric water heaters from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Greece (20%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $676K | 29% |
| Greece | $468K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $397K | 17% |
| Israel | $293K | 13% |
| India | $189K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $93K | 4% |
| Portugal | $72K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $40K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.21, 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 non-electric water heaters imports (HS 8419.19): 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 8419.19: Heaters: instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of non-electric water heaters imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported non-electric water heaters worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 425 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-electric water heaters to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($676 thousand), followed by Greece (20%) and the Netherlands (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-electric water heaters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-electric water heaters to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $830 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-electric water heaters?
The HS code for non-electric water heaters is subheading 8419.19. 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 8419 page.
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