Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $18.8 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $18.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 978 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 459 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 373 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 309 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 206 t |
Where Tanzania imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.0M | 53% |
| China | $7.0M | 37% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $471K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $36K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.2% |
| France | $17K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $16K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 72% below the world average of $13.95, 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 oil extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by China (37%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $13.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 926%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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 8479 page.
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