Transport containers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported transport containers worth $2.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 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 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports transport containers from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), South Africa (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+502% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $909K | 38% |
| South Africa | $247K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $210K | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 8% |
| Turkey | $154K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $109K | 4.5% |
| DR Congo | $73K | 3% |
| Germany | $69K | 2.8% |
| India | $63K | 2.6% |
| Namibia | $54K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, 171% above the world average of $0.66. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported transport containers worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($909 thousand), followed by South Africa (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 502% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 171% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transport containers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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