Semi-trailer tractors imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-trailer tractors by Tanzania reached $376.7 million in 2024 (99.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $376.7M | 99.4K t |
| 2023 | $346.1M | 94.1K t |
| 2022 | $225.4M | 56.5K t |
| 2021 | $146.9M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $93.0M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $144.3M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $149.4M | 40.7K t |
| 2017 | $65.0M | 17.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports semi-trailer tractors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $273.5M | 73% |
| United Kingdom | $31.7M | 8.4% |
| Netherlands | $24.3M | 6.5% |
| Sweden | $11.0M | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $10.8M | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $9.7M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $5.7M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $3.4M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 52% below the world average of $7.89, 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.
Semi-trailer tractors exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported semi-trailer tractors worth $8.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (36%), DR Congo (25%), Zambia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported semi-trailer tractors worth $376.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 99.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($273.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (8%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65.0 million in 2017 to $376.7 million in 2024, an increase of 479%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $193.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export semi-trailer tractors?
Yes. Tanzania exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $368.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 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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