Specialist vessels exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $4.0 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (182 tonnes). That is 47837% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 203% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.0M | 182 t |
| 2023 | $8K | 5 t |
| 2022 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $99K | 43 t |
| 2020 | $11.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2K | 1 t |
Where Tanzania exports specialist vessels to
Saudi Arabia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.0M | 100% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 100% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 0% |
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.87 per kg, 217% above the world average of $6.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialist vessels imports to Tanzania
Imports of specialist vessels by Tanzania reached $369 thousand in 2024 (183 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Georgia (48%), Ukraine (39%), China (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $177K | 48% |
| Ukraine | $144K | 39% |
| China | $40K | 11% |
| Mauritius | $8K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania specialist vessels exports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported specialist vessels worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 182 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 97 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy specialist vessels from Tanzania?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Malawi (0%) and the DR Congo (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.87 per kg in 2024, 217% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of specialist vessels from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $11.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import specialist vessels?
Yes. Tanzania imported $369 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Georgia, Ukraine and China. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8905.10 (100% of the value) and 8905.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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