Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $85.1 million of shovels and loaders (other) in 2024 (26.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 11% from 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 | $85.1M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $96.0M | 21.2K t |
| 2022 | $94.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $63.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $35.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 5.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports shovels and loaders (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.2M | 68% |
| India | $6.9M | 8.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $965K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $922K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 50% below the world average of $6.43, 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.
Shovels and loaders (other) exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported shovels and loaders (other) worth $13.7 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $7.5M | 55% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.0M | 14% |
| Comoros | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Zambia | $809K | 5.9% |
| Malawi | $635K | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $565K | 4.1% |
| Rwanda | $313K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $179K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $167K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $162K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $85.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 213 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($58.2 million), followed by India (8%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $85.1 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2023 at $96.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export shovels and loaders (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zimbabwe and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $71.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. 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 8429 page.
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