Piston engine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $72.5 million of piston engine in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 215% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $72.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 998 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 974 t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 799 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 822 t |
Where Tanzania imports piston engine from
United States alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $54.2M | 75% |
| Canada | $6.5M | 9% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 7.4% |
| China | $3.4M | 4.7% |
| France | $800K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $716K | 1% |
| Thailand | $478K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $318K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $239K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $128K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 84% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 10% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 3.1% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 1.4% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 1% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.1% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.1% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.90 per kg, 63% above the world average of $17.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported piston engine worth $72.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 215% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Tanzania?
The United States was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($54.2 million), followed by Canada (9%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.90 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $72.5 million in 2024, an increase of 904%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8407.10 (84% of the value) and 8407.21 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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