Railway parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway parts by Tanzania reached $29.6 million in 2024 (597 tonnes). That is 219% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $29.6M | 597 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 270 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 546 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 374 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 375 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 205 t |
Where Tanzania imports railway parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.5M | 80% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $864K | 2.9% |
| India | $723K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $243K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $119K | 0.4% |
| United States | $68K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $55K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $47K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 84% |
| 8607.29 | Railway brakes (non-air) | 8.1% |
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 3.7% |
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 1.9% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 1.5% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 1.2% |
| 8607.12 | Non-driving bogies | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.55 per kg, 662% above the world average of $6.50. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported railway parts worth $29.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 219% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by South Korea (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.55 per kg in 2024, 662% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $29.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8607.99 (84% of the value) and 8607.29 (8%).
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