Outboard marine motors imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $7.5 million of outboard marine motors in 2024 (485 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $7.5M | 485 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 583 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 560 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 165 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 196 t |
Where Tanzania imports outboard marine motors from
Most of the value came from Japan (47%), China (25%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $3.6M | 48% |
| China | $1.8M | 25% |
| France | $799K | 11% |
| Kenya | $716K | 9.5% |
| Thailand | $468K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $22K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.52 per kg, 52% below the world average of $32.62, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania outboard marine motors imports (HS 8407.21): 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 8407.21: Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of outboard marine motors imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported outboard marine motors worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply outboard marine motors to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (25%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of outboard marine motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.52 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $32.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of outboard marine motors to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for outboard marine motors?
The HS code for outboard marine motors is subheading 8407.21. 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 8407 page.
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