Oil transformers medium imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $7.8 million of oil transformers medium in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 106% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $7.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 420 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 489 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 655 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 259 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 292 t |
Where Tanzania imports oil transformers medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 58% |
| India | $709K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $611K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $532K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $479K | 6.2% |
| France | $371K | 4.8% |
| Oman | $222K | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $132K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $82K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $33K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
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 medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported oil transformers medium worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 106% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 341%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export oil transformers medium?
Yes. Tanzania exported $300 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Burundi and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. 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.
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