Valve imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported valve worth $58.8 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $58.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $39.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $33.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports valve from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (14%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.5M | 37% |
| Italy | $8.0M | 14% |
| India | $6.5M | 11% |
| Singapore | $3.5M | 6% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 4.5% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 69% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 12% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 8.1% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 5.5% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 3.5% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.18 per kg, 70% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Tanzania
Exports of valve by Tanzania reached $1.3 million in 2024 (88 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (26%), Kenya (23%), United Kingdom (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $320K | 26% |
| Kenya | $283K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $269K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $69K | 5.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 4.7% |
| Mozambique | $47K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $47K | 3.7% |
| Zambia | $33K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 1.4% |
| France | $15K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania valve imports (HS 8481): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported valve worth $58.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($21.5 million), followed by Italy (14%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.18 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $58.8 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export valve?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Kenya and the United Kingdom. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $57.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (69% of the value) and 8481.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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