Trailers (other types) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trailers (other types) by Tanzania reached $11.8 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.5 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 | $11.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $19.5M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports trailers (other types) from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 71% |
| Kenya | $2.6M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $145K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $113K | 1% |
| India | $102K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $91K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $46K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $39K | 0.3% |
| France | $36K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 63% below the world average of $5.31, 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 (other types) exports from Tanzania
Exports of trailers (other types) by Tanzania reached $601 thousand in 2024 (143 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $335K | 56% |
| Uganda | $171K | 28% |
| Zambia | $49K | 8.1% |
| Burundi | $26K | 4.3% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $8K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania trailers (other types) imports (HS 8716.40): 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 8716.40: Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers (other types) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported trailers (other types) worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers (other types) to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Kenya (22%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of trailers (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $5.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers (other types) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2022 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export trailers (other types)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $601 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers (other types)?
The HS code for trailers (other types) is subheading 8716.40. 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.
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