Therapeutic apparatus imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of therapeutic apparatus by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (132 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $2.3M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 193 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 87 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 61 t |
Where Tanzania imports therapeutic apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Argentina (15%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $924K | 40% |
| Argentina | $354K | 16% |
| Germany | $148K | 6.5% |
| India | $141K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $122K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $112K | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $95K | 4.1% |
| United States | $75K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $70K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $47K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.20 | Respiratory therapy equipment | 91% |
| 9019.10 | Massage and therapy apparatus | 8.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.36 per kg, 43% below the world average of $30.39, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania therapeutic apparatus imports (HS 9019): 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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported therapeutic apparatus worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($924 thousand), followed by Argentina (15%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.36 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $30.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of therapeutic apparatus to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 9019.20 (91% of the value) and 9019.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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