Rubber inner tubes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $13.1 million of rubber inner tubes in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $13.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 5.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports rubber inner tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 59% |
| India | $4.2M | 32% |
| Uganda | $725K | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $245K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $66K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.1% |
| Estonia | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 54% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 34% |
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.53, 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 rubber inner tubes imports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rubber inner tubes worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber inner tubes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by India (32%) and Uganda (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber inner tubes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4013.90 (54% of the value) and 4013.20 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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