Vehicle gearboxes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.9 million of vehicle gearboxes in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 832 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 712 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 737 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 536 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 283 t |
Where Tanzania imports vehicle gearboxes from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Japan (9%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 45% |
| Japan | $256K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $241K | 8.4% |
| India | $204K | 7.1% |
| United States | $183K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $161K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $69K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $56K | 2% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 85% below the world average of $16.79, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported vehicle gearboxes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 219 countries worldwide. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (9%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $16.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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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