Refrigerator imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refrigerator by Tanzania reached $57.7 million in 2024 (18.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $57.7M | 18.0K t |
| 2023 | $60.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 6.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports refrigerator from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.6M | 63% |
| South Africa | $3.7M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3% |
| Luxembourg | $1.7M | 3% |
| Denmark | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 21% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 19% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 19% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 19% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 9.4% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 6.7% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 2.8% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pump units | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania refrigerator imports (HS 8418): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported refrigerator worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 661% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $60.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8418.30 (21% of the value) and 8418.69 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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