Portable air compressors imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.6 million of portable air compressors in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 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 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 653 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 552 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 478 t |
Where Tanzania imports portable air compressors from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+976% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 56% |
| India | $1.3M | 28% |
| Italy | $286K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $149K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $75K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $60K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $14K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 72% below the world average of $9.90, 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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported portable air compressors worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (28%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $9.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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