Sewing machine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sewing machine by Tanzania reached $7.8 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 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 | $7.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 938 t |
Where Tanzania imports sewing machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 65% |
| India | $1.9M | 24% |
| Germany | $249K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $194K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $64K | 0.8% |
| Cambodia | $50K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $47K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $37K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8452
| 8452.10 | Household sewing machines | 38% |
| 8452.29 | Industrial sewing machines (manual) | 26% |
| 8452.90 | Sewing machine parts and accessories | 21% |
| 8452.21 | Automatic industrial sewing machines | 13% |
| 8452.30 | Sewing machine needles | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8452.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.21 per kg, 82% below the world average of $12.51, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania sewing machine imports (HS 8452): 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 8452: Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sewing machine worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.21 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $12.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sewing machine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine?
The HS code for sewing machine is heading 8452. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8452.10 (38% of the value) and 8452.29 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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