Wheel bulldozers imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wheel bulldozers by Tanzania reached $13.1 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 170 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.1 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 | $13.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 981 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports wheel bulldozers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 52% |
| Thailand | $3.3M | 25% |
| Japan | $989K | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $486K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $374K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $240K | 1.8% |
| United States | $225K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $141K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 1% |
| South Korea | $86K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, 233% above the world average of $1.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheel bulldozers exports from Tanzania
Exports of wheel bulldozers by Tanzania reached $212 thousand in 2024 (44 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $151K | 71% |
| Kenya | $61K | 29% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania wheel bulldozers imports (HS 8429.19): 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 8429.19: Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying.
Common questions
What is the value of wheel bulldozers imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wheel bulldozers worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheel bulldozers to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Thailand (25%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 927% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheel bulldozers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, 233% above the world average of $1.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wheel bulldozers to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2022 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export wheel bulldozers?
Yes. Tanzania exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheel bulldozers?
The HS code for wheel bulldozers is subheading 8429.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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