Wood working machine imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $8.2 million of wood working machine in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $8.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 719 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 970 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 634 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 467 t |
Where Tanzania imports wood working machine from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 82% |
| Poland | $297K | 3.6% |
| India | $249K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $155K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $128K | 1.6% |
| United States | $115K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $61K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8465
| 8465.20 | Wood machining center | 36% |
| 8465.99 | Wood working machines (other types) | 14% |
| 8465.92 | Wood planing and milling machines | 13% |
| 8465.91 | Wood sawing machines | 11% |
| 8465.93 | Wood sanding and grinding machines | 10% |
| 8465.95 | Wood drilling and morticing machines | 6.2% |
| 8465.96 | Wood splitting and slicing machines | 4.5% |
| 8465.10 | Multi-operation wood machine | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8465.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, 59% below the world average of $10.06, 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 wood working machine imports (HS 8465): 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 8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machine imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported wood working machine worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machine to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Poland (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $10.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood working machine to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machine?
The HS code for wood working machine is heading 8465. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8465.20 (36% of the value) and 8465.99 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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