Railway signalling equipment imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway signalling equipment by Tanzania reached $4.6 million in 2024 (20 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 125% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.9 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 | $4.6M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 58 t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 58 t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 54 t |
| 2018 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $16K | 0 t |
Where Tanzania imports railway signalling equipment from
One supplier dominates: Austria accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+636% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2.4M | 52% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 25% |
| United Arab Emirates | $910K | 20% |
| Estonia | $70K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $59K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $229.03 per kg, 51% above the world average of $151.44. 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 signalling equipment imports (HS 8530.10): 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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported railway signalling equipment worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 141 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway signalling equipment to Tanzania?
Austria was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Sweden (25%) and the United Arab Emirates (20%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $229.03 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $151.44 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 signalling equipment to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $25.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. 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 8530 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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