Soil cultivator imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.5 million of soil cultivator in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 100.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports soil cultivator from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.2M | 57% |
| China | $2.3M | 16% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Australia | $599K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $475K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $408K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $246K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $225K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $137K | 0.9% |
| United States | $91K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8432
| 8432.10 | Agricultural ploughs | 40% |
| 8432.90 | Soil cultivation machinery parts | 23% |
| 8432.21 | Disc harrows | 9.7% |
| 8432.80 | Lawn and sports ground rollers | 7.1% |
| 8432.31 | No-till direct seeders | 6.4% |
| 8432.29 | Harrows and cultivators (other) | 6.1% |
| 8432.39 | Seeders and planters (other) | 4.6% |
| 8432.42 | Fertiliser distributors | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8432.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, 46% below the world average of $7.06, 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.
Soil cultivator exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported soil cultivator worth $226 thousand (60 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (43%), Zambia (36%), India (6%).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania soil cultivator imports (HS 8432): 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 8432: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of soil cultivator imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported soil cultivator worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply soil cultivator to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Brazil (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of soil cultivator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $7.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soil cultivator to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export soil cultivator?
Yes. Tanzania exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Zambia and India. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for soil cultivator?
The HS code for soil cultivator is heading 8432. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8432.10 (40% of the value) and 8432.90 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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