Telephone sets (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone sets (other) by Tanzania reached $7.0 million in 2024 (952 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $7.0M | 952 t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 800 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 173 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 79 t |
Where Tanzania imports telephone sets (other) from
China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 38% |
| Rwanda | $134K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $43K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $43K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.5% |
| India | $31K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $31K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $30K | 0.4% |
| United States | $25K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.32 per kg, 90% below the world average of $70.39, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania telephone sets (other) imports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported telephone sets (other) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 952 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (38%) and Rwanda (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 643% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.32 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $70.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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 8517 page.
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