Vehicle radiators imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported vehicle radiators worth $2.4 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 903 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 903 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 599 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 509 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 493 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 355 t |
Where Tanzania imports vehicle radiators from
Most of the value came from China (50%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Japan (8%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 50% |
| United Arab Emirates | $221K | 9.3% |
| Japan | $195K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $127K | 5.3% |
| India | $110K | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $76K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $60K | 2.5% |
| Czech Republic | $53K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $52K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 83% below the world average of $13.42, 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 radiators imports (HS 8708.91): 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 8708.91: Vehicle parts: radiators and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle radiators imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported vehicle radiators worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle radiators to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (9%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle radiators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $13.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle radiators to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle radiators?
The HS code for vehicle radiators is subheading 8708.91. 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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