Passenger railway coaches imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of passenger railway coaches by Tanzania reached $7.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 401% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.6 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 | $7.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 842 t |
| 2021 | $184K | 16 t |
| 2019 | $435K | 240 t |
| 2018 | $89K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $0K | 1 t |
Where Tanzania imports passenger railway coaches from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.9M | 75% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 25% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.14 per kg, 61% below the world average of $18.42, 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 passenger railway coaches imports (HS 8605): 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 8605: Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604).
Common questions
What is the value of passenger railway coaches imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported passenger railway coaches worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 93 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply passenger railway coaches to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Germany (25%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of passenger railway coaches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.14 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $18.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of passenger railway coaches to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $24.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for passenger railway coaches?
The HS code for passenger railway coaches is heading 8605. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8605.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8605 page.
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