Portable computers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by Tanzania reached $25.1 million in 2024 (690 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $68.1 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 | $25.1M | 690 t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 770 t |
| 2022 | $68.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.6M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 304 t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 292 t |
Where Tanzania imports portable computers from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 52% |
| Hong Kong | $3.6M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $787K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $760K | 3% |
| Germany | $615K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $544K | 2.2% |
| United States | $469K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $440K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $319K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.36 per kg, 87% below the world average of $279.80, 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.
Portable computers exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported portable computers worth $662 thousand (5 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Pakistan (39%), United Arab Emirates (26%), Rwanda (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $261K | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $170K | 26% |
| Rwanda | $81K | 12% |
| Kenya | $78K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported portable computers worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 690 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.36 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portable computers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $68.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export portable computers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $662 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $24.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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