Self-propelled rock and coal cutters imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-propelled rock and coal cutters by Tanzania reached $8.1 million in 2024 (241 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.1M | 241 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 252 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 319 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 102 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 125 t |
Where Tanzania imports self-propelled rock and coal cutters from
One supplier dominates: Finland accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $4.2M | 52% |
| China | $2.3M | 28% |
| India | $1.6M | 20% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.77 per kg, 101% above the world average of $16.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 self-propelled rock and coal cutters imports (HS 8430.31): 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 8430.31: Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled rock and coal cutters imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported self-propelled rock and coal cutters worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 241 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 137 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled rock and coal cutters to Tanzania?
Finland was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by China (28%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 824% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled rock and coal cutters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.77 per kg in 2024, 101% above the world average of $16.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled rock and coal cutters to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled rock and coal cutters?
The HS code for self-propelled rock and coal cutters is subheading 8430.31. 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 8430 page.
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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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