Water turbine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $7.7 million of water turbine in 2024 (995 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.0 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 | $7.7M | 995 t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $29.5M | 485 t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $99K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $109K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 77 t |
| 2017 | $440K | 46 t |
Where Tanzania imports water turbine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 78% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 13% |
| Norway | $252K | 3.3% |
| India | $223K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $221K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8410
| 8410.13 | Hydraulic turbines (large) | 58% |
| 8410.90 | Hydraulic turbine parts | 40% |
| 8410.11 | Hydraulic turbines (small) | 2.9% |
| 8410.12 | Hydraulic turbines (medium) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8410.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.77 per kg, 58% below the world average of $18.57, 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 water turbine imports (HS 8410): 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 8410: Turbines; hydraulic water wheels and regulators therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of water turbine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported water turbine worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 995 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply water turbine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Norway (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of water turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.77 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water turbine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $440 thousand in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for water turbine?
The HS code for water turbine is heading 8410. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8410.13 (57% of the value) and 8410.90 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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