Railway coaches imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway coaches by Tanzania reached $227.6 million in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. Value rose 3785% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $227.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 648 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 811 t |
| 2020 | $71K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $6K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $0K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $30.6M | 603 t |
Where Tanzania imports railway coaches from
South Korea alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $227.6M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8603
| 8603.10 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604) | 100% |
| 8603.90 | Self-propelled railway coaches | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.34 per kg, close to the world average of $47.93.
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 railway coaches imports (HS 8603): 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 8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604.
Common questions
What is the value of railway coaches imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported railway coaches worth $227.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 107 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports.
Which countries supply railway coaches to Tanzania?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($227.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway coaches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.34 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $47.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway coaches to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.6 million in 2017 to $227.6 million in 2024, an increase of 645%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway coaches?
The HS code for railway coaches is heading 8603. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8603.10 (100% of the value) and 8603.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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