Tanker trailers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tanker trailers by Tanzania reached $28.0 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $50.1 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 | $28.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $23.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 3.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports tanker trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 74% |
| South Africa | $4.3M | 15% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $828K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $674K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $261K | 0.9% |
| Burundi | $91K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $37K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.06, 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.
Tanker trailers exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $2.8 million of tanker trailers in 2024 (420 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.8M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported tanker trailers worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tanker trailers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $50.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export tanker trailers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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