tanzaniaImport MarketChina Tanzania's largest supplier by far, shipping vehicles, machinery, and manufactured consumer goods at scale.
TANZANIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Tanzania Import Data: See What Tanzania Imports & Who Drives Demand
Access verified Tanzania import data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Tanzania's import statistics, monitor product demand, identify active importers, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalDodoma
Population73.0M
GDP$87.4B
Total merchandise import$16.2B
Global import rank97th
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IMPORT MARKET
Tanzania's Import Market at a Glance
Tanzania's merchandise imports reached approximately $16.2B in 2025, up modestly from the prior year on steady fuel and vehicle demand. As East Africa's most populous economy, Tanzania's import bill is led by mineral fuels, vehicles, and machinery, with electrical equipment and iron and steel also significant given the country's infrastructure and construction boom. Supply is concentrated among China, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
TradeImeX transforms official Tanzania customs data into searchable, company-level trade intelligence for exporters, manufacturers, sourcing teams, and researchers.
$16.2BTotal Import
+3.51%Annual Growth
95+HS Code Covered
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Imports of Tanzania by Product Category
TradeImeX's Tanzania Import Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading import categories using detailed HS code data. The largest imported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Importing Products
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$2.4B14.99%
Vehicles HS Chapter 87
$2.1B12.83%
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$1.7B 10.4%
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$1.3B7.71%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$945.8M5.83%
Iron and steelHS Chapter 72
$890.7M5.49%
Articles of iron or steelHS Chapter 73
$678.9M4.18%
Miscellaneous chemical productsHS Chapter 38
$482.3M2.97%
FertilisersHS Chapter 31
$477.1M2.94%
CerealsHS Chapter 10
$450.2M2.77%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Tanzania Imports by Country: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | $5.8B | (35.5%) |
| 2 |  India | $2.1B | (12.7%) |
| 3 |  UAE | $1.7B | (10.2%) |
| 4 |  Japan | $692.6M | (4.3%) |
| 5 |  South Africa | $527.7M | (3.3%) |
| 6 |  Kenya | $438.2M | (2.7%) |
| 7 |  Saudi Arabia | $416.6M | (2.6%) |
| 8 |  USA | $343.2M | (2.1%) |
| 9 |  Germany | $314.6M | (1.9%) |
| 10 |  Russia | $278.0M | (1.7%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Tanzania imports by country, compare supplier performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global markets. The top import partners of Tanzania include:
India Supplies pharmaceuticals, refined petroleum, and machinery to Tanzania's growing consumer market.
UAE Ships fuel and re-exported manufactured goods to Tanzania through Gulf trade routes.
Japan Ships vehicles and machinery to Tanzania's transport and industrial sectors.
South Africa Supplies machinery, vehicles, and manufactured goods to Tanzania through regional trade.
Kenya A key regional supplier of manufactured goods and foodstuffs to Tanzania.
Saudi Arabia A major petroleum supplier feeding Tanzania's mineral fuel imports.
USA Supplies machinery, aircraft parts, and technology products to Tanzania.
Germany Ships precision machinery, vehicles, and industrial equipment to Tanzania.
Russia Supplies fertilisers and refined petroleum products to Tanzania.
TANZANIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
AI-Powered Insights Reveal New Import Potential Across Tanzania
TradeImeX AI converts Tanzania import data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating purchasing trends, supplier relationships, importer activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging market opportunities, track evolving import requirements, identify reliable sourcing channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Mineral fuels, vehicles, and machinery
Tanzania's large, fast-growing economy depends on steady inflows of fuel, vehicles, and machinery to sustain its infrastructure boom and expanding consumer base. A China-led supplier base dominates this trade, with India and the UAE also playing significant roles in pharmaceuticals and fuel. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting importers seeking to diversify vehicle and machinery sourcing beyond China.
Growth opportunityMineral fuels, vehicles, and machinery
Commercial targetSuppliers offering competitive vehicles, machinery, and construction materials into East Africa's largest market
Risk to monitorCurrency volatility and exposure to global fuel-price swings
Reflects import market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
As China's dominant 35% share leaves meaningful room for diversification in vehicles and machinery sourcing.
Vehicle, machinery, and fertiliser suppliers seeking a foothold in East Africa's largest and fastest-growing consumer market.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Tanzania Import Data Supports Commercial Teams
Export Sales Teams
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Procurement & Sourcing
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FAQs
Tanzania Import Data FAQs
What information is included in Tanzania Import Data?
Our database includes importer names, supplier names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, countries of origin, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions from official Tanzania customs data.
How large were Tanzania's imports in 2025?
Tanzania imported goods worth approximately $16.2B during 2025, a change of +3.51% compared with 2024.
Can I search Tanzania imports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Tanzania imports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and importer activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Our Tanzania importers' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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