Plastic molding machine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported plastic molding machine worth $70.3 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $70.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $72.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $49.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $32.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic molding machine from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), India (19%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.2M | 36% |
| India | $13.1M | 19% |
| Italy | $9.0M | 13% |
| Finland | $5.1M | 7.3% |
| Austria | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Luxembourg | $1.3M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 29% |
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 26% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 17% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 10% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 9.2% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 7.2% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 0.8% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.44 per kg, 54% below the world average of $13.91, 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.
Plastic molding machine exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $271 thousand of plastic molding machine in 2024 (116 tonnes). Malawi alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic molding machine worth $70.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($25.2 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.44 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $13.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $70.3 million in 2024, an increase of 308%. The peak was 2023 at $72.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Tanzania exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, India and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $70.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8477.10 (29% of the value) and 8477.80 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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