Safety and relief valves imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.1 million of safety and relief valves in 2024 (246 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 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 | $2.1M | 246 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 259 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 214 t |
Where Tanzania imports safety and relief valves from
The largest suppliers were China (17%), Turkey (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $349K | 17% |
| Turkey | $274K | 13% |
| Germany | $232K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $119K | 5.8% |
| Canada | $110K | 5.4% |
| United States | $74K | 3.6% |
| India | $69K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.36 per kg, 80% below the world average of $42.68, 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.
Safety and relief valves exports from Tanzania
Exports of safety and relief valves by Tanzania reached $628 thousand in 2024 (17 tonnes). Germany alone took 51% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $320K | 51% |
| Kenya | $229K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $10K | 1.6% |
| Angola | $8K | 1.3% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.8% |
| India | $5K | 0.7% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported safety and relief valves worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($348 thousand), followed by Turkey (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.36 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export safety and relief valves?
Yes. Tanzania exported $628 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Kenya and the United Kingdom. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
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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