Tires (other types) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tires (other types) by Tanzania reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 2.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports tires (other types) from
Most of the value came from Brazil (30%), South Africa (22%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.1M | 30% |
| South Africa | $818K | 22% |
| Germany | $582K | 16% |
| China | $543K | 15% |
| India | $319K | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $117K | 3.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $103K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $23K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $19K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 46% below the world average of $3.19, 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 tires (other types) imports (HS 4012.90): 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 4012.90: Rubber: tyres n.e.c. in heading no. 4012.
Common questions
What is the value of tires (other types) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported tires (other types) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tires (other types) to Tanzania?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of tires (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $3.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tires (other types) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tires (other types)?
The HS code for tires (other types) is subheading 4012.90. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4012 page.
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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