Small electric fans imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported small electric fans worth $10.0 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $10.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports small electric fans from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 81% |
| India | $922K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $514K | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $135K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $105K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $48K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $36K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 74% below the world average of $7.08, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania small electric fans imports (HS 8414.51): 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 8414.51: Fans: table, floor, wall, window, ceiling or roof fans, with a self-contained electric motor of an output not exceeding 125W.
Common questions
What is the value of small electric fans imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported small electric fans worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply small electric fans to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by India (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of small electric fans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small electric fans to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 241%. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for small electric fans?
The HS code for small electric fans is subheading 8414.51. 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 8414 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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