Office machine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of office machine by Tanzania reached $3.8 million in 2024 (835 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.0 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 | $3.8M | 835 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $20.0M | 649 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 504 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 122 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 227 t |
Where Tanzania imports office machine from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (35%), China (32%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+347% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.3M | 35% |
| China | $1.2M | 32% |
| India | $342K | 9% |
| Germany | $201K | 5.3% |
| Vietnam | $179K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $141K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $98K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.1% |
| Norway | $40K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8472
| 8472.90 | Office machines: not elsewhere classified | 96% |
| 8472.10 | Office machines: duplicating machines | 3.6% |
| 8472.30 | Mail sorting and handling machines | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8472.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, 59% below the world average of $11.14, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania office machine imports (HS 8472): 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 8472: Office machines; not elsewhere classified.
Common questions
What is the value of office machine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported office machine worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 835 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply office machine to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (32%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of office machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $11.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of office machine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2021 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for office machine?
The HS code for office machine is heading 8472. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8472.90 (95% of the value) and 8472.10 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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