Radios (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported radios (other) worth $3.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 665 t |
Where Tanzania imports radios (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 97% |
| United States | $43K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 86% below the world average of $18.28, 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 radios (other) imports (HS 8527.99): 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 8527.99: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: not combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus and not combined with a clock.
Common questions
What is the value of radios (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported radios (other) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply radios (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 734% on the year.
What is the average import price of radios (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $18.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radios (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radios (other)?
The HS code for radios (other) is subheading 8527.99. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8527 page.
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