Tugs and pusher craft imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.9 million of tugs and pusher craft in 2024 (11 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.2 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 | $3.9M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 501 t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $4K | 59 t |
| 2019 | $1K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 144 t |
Where Tanzania imports tugs and pusher craft from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 100% |
| DR Congo | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $358.94 per kg, 4235% above the world average of $8.28. 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 tugs and pusher craft imports (HS 8904): 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 8904: Tugs and pusher craft.
Common questions
What is the value of tugs and pusher craft imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported tugs and pusher craft worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply tugs and pusher craft to Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the DR Congo (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tugs and pusher craft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $358.94 per kg in 2024, 4235% above the world average of $8.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tugs and pusher craft to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $23.2 million. Over 7 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tugs and pusher craft?
The HS code for tugs and pusher craft is heading 8904. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8904.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8904 page.
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