Weighing scale imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported weighing scale worth $7.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports weighing scale from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 64% |
| India | $851K | 11% |
| South Africa | $398K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $368K | 4.8% |
| United States | $257K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $210K | 2.8% |
| Kenya | $206K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 0.9% |
| Iceland | $59K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $41K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 24% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 17% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 15% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 14% |
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 13% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 9.2% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 62% below the world average of $8.20, 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.
Weighing scale exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $218 thousand of weighing scale in 2024 (28 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 92% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $201K | 92% |
| Malawi | $6K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $5K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $3K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.7% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported weighing scale worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (11%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of weighing scale to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export weighing scale?
Yes. Tanzania exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8423.89 (24% of the value) and 8423.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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