Power tool imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power tool by Tanzania reached $11.1 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $11.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 761 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 448 t |
Where Tanzania imports power tool from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 59% |
| Brazil | $1.7M | 15% |
| Mauritius | $416K | 3.8% |
| India | $393K | 3.6% |
| Sweden | $317K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $257K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $190K | 1.7% |
| Lebanon | $153K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $110K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.29 | Electric hand tools (other types) | 27% |
| 8467.81 | Chainsaws with non-electric motors | 24% |
| 8467.21 | Electric hand drills | 14% |
| 8467.89 | Hand tools with non-electric motors | 7.9% |
| 8467.99 | Hand tool parts (other types) | 5.9% |
| 8467.19 | Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) | 5.4% |
| 8467.91 | Chainsaw parts | 5.3% |
| 8467.22 | Electric hand saws | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 80% below the world average of $16.84, 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 power tool imports (HS 8467): 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 8467: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported power tool worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Brazil (15%) and Mauritius (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of power tool to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8467.29 (27% of the value) and 8467.81 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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