Sports equipment imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports equipment by Tanzania reached $12.1 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 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 | $12.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports sports equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 83% |
| Turkey | $332K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $304K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $202K | 1.7% |
| United States | $197K | 1.6% |
| France | $173K | 1.4% |
| India | $148K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $108K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $106K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 70% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 12% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 7.8% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 2.3% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 2% |
| 9506.19 | Ski equipment | 1.8% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 1.2% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 58% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported sports equipment worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (70% of the value) and 9506.99 (12%).
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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