Vehicle bodies imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported vehicle bodies worth $3.6 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $951K | 620 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 774 t |
Where Tanzania imports vehicle bodies from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 57% |
| Italy | $358K | 10% |
| Japan | $269K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $268K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $168K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $121K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $115K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 2.7% |
| India | $44K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $34K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 96% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 79% below the world average of $9.00, 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.
Vehicle bodies exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported vehicle bodies worth $1.3 million (303 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $742K | 57% |
| Uganda | $263K | 20% |
| Namibia | $112K | 8.7% |
| Ethiopia | $95K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 4% |
| Zambia | $29K | 2.2% |
| Mozambique | $5K | 0.4% |
| Guatemala | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported vehicle bodies worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $9.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export vehicle bodies?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Uganda and Namibia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (96% of the value) and 8707.10 (4%).
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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