Vehicle wheels imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported vehicle wheels worth $4.9 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports vehicle wheels from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 81% |
| Japan | $297K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $83K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $81K | 1.7% |
| India | $80K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $72K | 1.5% |
| Bahrain | $64K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $43K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 71% below the world average of $5.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania vehicle wheels imports (HS 8708.70): 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 8708.70: Vehicle parts: road wheels and parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle wheels imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported vehicle wheels worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle wheels to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Japan (6%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle wheels to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle wheels?
The HS code for vehicle wheels is subheading 8708.70. 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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