Rubber hose imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber hose by Tanzania reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 923 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 823 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 952 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 593 t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber hose from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), South Africa (15%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 30% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 15% |
| Poland | $929K | 13% |
| Japan | $417K | 5.8% |
| India | $377K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $260K | 3.6% |
| United States | $250K | 3.5% |
| France | $211K | 3% |
| Malaysia | $170K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $164K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 30% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 19% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 14% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 14% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 9.2% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 8.3% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 3.6% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.13 per kg, 49% below the world average of $9.97, 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.
Rubber hose exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported rubber hose worth $375 thousand (40 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $311K | 83% |
| Zambia | $17K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $12K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 2.8% |
| Ghana | $8K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber hose worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export rubber hose?
Yes. Tanzania exported $375 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zambia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4009.21 (30% of the value) and 4009.42 (19%).
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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