Transformer and converter parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $9.4 million of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.7 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 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 781 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 938 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 826 t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports transformer and converter parts from
Most of the value came from China (43%), India (28%), South Africa (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+793% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 43% |
| India | $2.7M | 28% |
| South Africa | $529K | 5.7% |
| Slovakia | $406K | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $255K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $226K | 2.4% |
| Oman | $186K | 2% |
| Poland | $137K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $127K | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $112K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, 69% below the world average of $14.23, 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.
Transformer and converter parts exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $206 thousand of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (33 tonnes). Zambia alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported transformer and converter parts worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by India (28%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 793% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $14.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2017 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export transformer and converter parts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Uganda and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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