Ships imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ships by Tanzania reached $58.9 million in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 132% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $58.9M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 413 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 16.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports ships from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 73% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $43.3M | 73% |
| Greece | $8.7M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| China | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $696K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $297K | 0.5% |
| United States | $99K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $60K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.20 | Oil and chemical tankers | 73% |
| 8901.10 | Passenger ships and ferries | 16% |
| 8901.90 | General cargo ships | 11% |
| 8901.30 | Refrigerated cargo ships | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
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 ships imports (HS 8901): 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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported ships worth $58.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 132% on 2023.
Which countries supply ships to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($43.3 million), followed by Greece (15%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of ships per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ships to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $58.9 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8901.20 (73% of the value) and 8901.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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