Spark plugs imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spark plugs by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (547 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.3M | 547 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 249 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 289 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 72 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 76 t |
| 2017 | $843K | 65 t |
Where Tanzania imports spark plugs from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (27%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 47% |
| India | $641K | 27% |
| Japan | $205K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $136K | 5.8% |
| Austria | $76K | 3.2% |
| United States | $43K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $30K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 90% below the world average of $43.58, 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 spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported spark plugs worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 547 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (27%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $43.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $843 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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