Vehicle brakes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.4 million of vehicle brakes in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $14.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports vehicle brakes from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 65% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 12% |
| India | $584K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $542K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $334K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $305K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $196K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $151K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $149K | 1% |
| United States | $121K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.70 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.21, 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 brakes exports from Tanzania
Exports of vehicle brakes by Tanzania reached $431 thousand in 2024 (50 tonnes). Canada alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $332K | 77% |
| South Africa | $30K | 7.1% |
| Kenya | $29K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $8K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $8K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 1.8% |
| Comoros | $6K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $4K | 1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.6% |
| United States | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported vehicle brakes worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Japan (12%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.70 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.21 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 brakes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. Tanzania exported $431 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, South Africa and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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