Reciprocating displacement pumps imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of reciprocating displacement pumps by Tanzania reached $2.2 million in 2024 (97 tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.8 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 | $2.2M | 97 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 90 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 55 t |
| 2018 | $832K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 44 t |
Where Tanzania imports reciprocating displacement pumps from
Most of the value came from South Africa (19%), China (16%), Kenya (15%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+942% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $415K | 19% |
| China | $357K | 16% |
| Kenya | $331K | 15% |
| United States | $315K | 14% |
| India | $253K | 12% |
| Germany | $134K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $38K | 1.8% |
| France | $29K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.52 per kg, 30% below the world average of $32.36, 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.
Reciprocating displacement pumps exports from Tanzania
Exports of reciprocating displacement pumps by Tanzania reached $304 thousand in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (36%), South Africa (18%), Kenya (15%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $111K | 37% |
| South Africa | $55K | 18% |
| Kenya | $46K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $45K | 15% |
| United States | $27K | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $6K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $3K | 1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania reciprocating displacement pumps imports (HS 8413.50): 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 8413.50: Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of reciprocating displacement pumps imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported reciprocating displacement pumps worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply reciprocating displacement pumps to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($415 thousand), followed by China (16%) and Kenya (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 942% on the year.
What is the average import price of reciprocating displacement pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.52 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $32.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reciprocating displacement pumps to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export reciprocating displacement pumps?
Yes. Tanzania exported $304 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for reciprocating displacement pumps?
The HS code for reciprocating displacement pumps is subheading 8413.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8413 page.
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