Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil and fuel engine filters by Tanzania reached $13.3 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $13.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports oil and fuel engine filters from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United States (10%), Japan (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 34% |
| United States | $1.3M | 10% |
| Japan | $908K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $763K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $737K | 5.6% |
| India | $724K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $719K | 5.4% |
| Mexico | $518K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $394K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $369K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, 71% below the world average of $14.77, 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Tanzania
Exports of oil and fuel engine filters by Tanzania reached $206 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (35%), Zambia (23%), DR Congo (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $72K | 35% |
| Zambia | $48K | 23% |
| DR Congo | $39K | 19% |
| Guatemala | $23K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $4K | 2% |
| Malawi | $4K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.8% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 1.2% |
| Comoros | $2K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the United States (10%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $14.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Tanzania exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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