Plastic and rubber extruders imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic and rubber extruders by Tanzania reached $12.1 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $12.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 901 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 567 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 369 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 434 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 354 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 90 t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic and rubber extruders from
Most of the value came from India (32%), China (30%), Finland (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.8M | 32% |
| China | $3.6M | 30% |
| Finland | $2.5M | 21% |
| Austria | $856K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $626K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $284K | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $202K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $55K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $48K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.27 per kg, 36% below the world average of $17.64, 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 plastic and rubber extruders imports (HS 8477.20): 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 8477.20: Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber extruders imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic and rubber extruders worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber extruders to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by China (30%) and Finland (21%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber extruders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.27 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $17.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic and rubber extruders to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 491%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber extruders?
The HS code for plastic and rubber extruders is subheading 8477.20. 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 8477 page.
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