Oil transformers large imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported oil transformers large worth $22.8 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $22.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 962 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 925 t |
Where Tanzania imports oil transformers large from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 58% |
| India | $7.8M | 34% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $500K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.85 per kg, close to the world average of $12.17.
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 oil transformers large imports (HS 8504.23): 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 8504.23: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers large imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported oil transformers large worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers large to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by India (34%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers large per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.85 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $12.17 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 transformers large to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2021 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers large?
The HS code for oil transformers large is subheading 8504.23. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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