Refrigeration equipment (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $11.1 million of refrigeration equipment (other) in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $11.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 918 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 663 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 853 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 808 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 996 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 450 t |
Where Tanzania imports refrigeration equipment (other) from
Most of the value came from China (35%), Germany (15%), Denmark (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 35% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 15% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $734K | 6.6% |
| India | $593K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $543K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $538K | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $387K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $327K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $193K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.48 per kg, 60% below the world average of $18.57, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania refrigeration equipment (other) imports (HS 8418.69): 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 8418.69: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Germany (15%) and Denmark (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.48 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. The peak was 2019 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment (other)?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment (other) is subheading 8418.69. 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 8418 page.
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