Optical radiation detector imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.9 million of optical radiation detector in 2024 (19 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $7.8 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 | $5.9M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 19 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 19 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 29 t |
Where Tanzania imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), United States (29%), Netherlands (5%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 37% |
| United States | $1.7M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $301K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $276K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $273K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $250K | 4.2% |
| China | $133K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $117K | 2% |
| Spain | $101K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $95K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $308.22 per kg, close to the world average of $323.51.
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 optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported optical radiation detector worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Tanzania?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (29%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $308.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $323.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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