Specialized machinery imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $74.2 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $150.5 million.
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 | $74.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $73.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $150.5M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $52.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $45.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports specialized machinery from
Most of the value came from China (39%), India (29%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.9M | 39% |
| India | $21.4M | 29% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 2% |
| United States | $785K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $754K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 31% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 25% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 13% |
| 8479.81 | Metal treating and winding machinery | 13% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 9.3% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 5.1% |
| 8479.40 | Rope and cable making machines | 2.3% |
| 8479.30 | Particle board and wood treatment machinery | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, 68% below the world average of $18.55, 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.
Specialized machinery exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.2 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (800 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Comoros accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+593% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported specialized machinery worth $74.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by India (29%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 741% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $74.2 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2022 at $150.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $59.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Comoros, Canada and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $72.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (31% of the value) and 8479.20 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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