Trailers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported trailers worth $131.4 million (58.9 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $195.4 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 | $131.4M | 58.9K t |
| 2023 | $195.4M | 81.0K t |
| 2022 | $127.7M | 50.5K t |
| 2021 | $91.0M | 29.1K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 23.4K t |
| 2019 | $89.6M | 30.7K t |
| 2018 | $75.7M | 25.2K t |
| 2017 | $36.1M | 11.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $106.7M | 81% |
| South Africa | $6.0M | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | $3.5M | 2.7% |
| India | $870K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $690K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $619K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $533K | 0.4% |
| Mozambique | $528K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 62% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 21% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 9% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 4.2% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 2.5% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.9% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 50% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
Trailers exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported trailers worth $7.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (43%), Uganda (25%), DR Congo (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.2M | 43% |
| Uganda | $1.9M | 25% |
| DR Congo | $947K | 13% |
| South Africa | $794K | 11% |
| Kenya | $335K | 4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $131K | 1.8% |
| Rwanda | $47K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $37K | 0.5% |
| Burundi | $26K | 0.3% |
| Comoros | $23K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported trailers worth $131.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 58.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($106.7 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.1 million in 2017 to $131.4 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. The peak was 2023 at $195.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export trailers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $123.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (62% of the value) and 8716.31 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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