Railway track fixtures imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $10.0 million of railway track fixtures in 2024 (676 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $23.8 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 | $10.0M | 677 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 354 t |
| 2021 | $11.9M | 359 t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $530K | 9 t |
Where Tanzania imports railway track fixtures from
Austria alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $7.3M | 73% |
| China | $2.3M | 23% |
| South Africa | $90K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $87K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $82K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $41K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.81 per kg, 111% above the world average of $7.02. 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 track fixtures imports (HS 8608): 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 8608: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track fixtures imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported railway track fixtures worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 676 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track fixtures to Tanzania?
Austria was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (23%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.81 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $7.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway track fixtures to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $530 thousand in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track fixtures?
The HS code for railway track fixtures is heading 8608. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8608.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8608 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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