Overhead travelling cranes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.7 million of overhead travelling cranes in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 822 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 499 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $952K | 312 t |
Where Tanzania imports overhead travelling cranes from
Most of the value came from China (45%), India (30%), South Africa (23%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 45% |
| India | $1.1M | 30% |
| South Africa | $837K | 23% |
| Turkey | $77K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $26K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.47, 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 overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported overhead travelling cranes worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (30%) and South Africa (23%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $952 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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