Tanzania Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Tanzania trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Tanzania's Top Import Product Sector based on Tanzania trade data?
Tanzania import data 2023 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (22.1%), based on verified Tanzania trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2023, Tanzania as a global importer, ranks at 76 / 113, with a total import value of US$ 15.12B.
Top 3 Tanzania Import Product Sector 2023:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 3.35B , accounting for 22.1% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 2.79B , accounting for 18.5% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 1.99B , accounting for 13.1% of total imports
What are Tanzania's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2023 vs 2022
Import trade declined by -3.3% , from US$ 15.63B to US$ 15.12B
2022 vs 2021
Import trade grew by +44.1% , from US$ 10.84B to US$ 15.63B
2021 vs 2020
Import trade declined by -10.6% , from US$ 12.14B to US$ 10.84B
2023 Tanzania Imports
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What are Tanzania top 3 import products by HS codes in 2023?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2023: HS 27 (US$ 3.27B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2023: HS 84 (US$ 1.83B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2023: HS 87 (US$ 1.62B)
Who are Tanzania top 3 import trade partners in 2023?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2023: China (US$ 4.16B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2023: India (US$ 1.95B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2023: UAE (US$ 1.42B)
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Tanzania Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Tanzania customs data to track corridor shipments, port access, and inland market supply flows?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, origin, and transaction date.
- Track how goods move through Tanzania across ports, inland corridors, and neighboring growth markets.
- Monitor shipment activity linked to logistics corridors, essential imports, and export-oriented sectors.
- Use customs data to understand supply access, route dependence, and cross-border product movement.
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Tanzania Corridor Trade Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Tanzania customs data to analyse trade connectivity, route dependence, and regional market movement?
- Visualise import-export trends by product, route, partner country, trade value, and shipment frequency.
- Compare surrounding markets to see how demand, logistics access, and trade direction differ across the region.
- Detect route shifts, growing product categories, and changing commercial links over time.
- Turn customs records into route-level intelligence for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Tanzania Cross-Border Buyer & Supply Chain Intelligence
How to use Tanzania customs data to find active importers, buyers, suppliers, and corridor-linked traders?
- Identify companies importing, exporting, or distributing products through Tanzania's trade corridors.
- Discover which buyers and suppliers appear consistently in shipment records and nearby regional flows.
- Build lead lists based on route-connected trade activity rather than static contact databases.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and cross-border partner development with shipment-based intelligence.
Tanzania Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Tanzania Import Data
How can Tanzania import data help businesses identify active importers, corridor buyers, and regional supply opportunities?
- Access detailed Tanzania shipment records covering essential imports, industrial goods, and corridor-linked trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port access routes, inland corridors, and Indian Ocean connections.
- Identify active importers and corridor-linked buyers operating in Tanzania's East African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to logistics corridors and regional growth market demand.
Tanzania Export Data
How can Tanzania export data help businesses identify international buyers and track corridor and regional export activity?
- Search by Tanzania exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across agricultural, commodity, and corridor-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to East African and Indian Ocean export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Tanzania's corridor-linked exports.
- Analyse Tanzania's export flow, corridor concentration, and cross-border trading patterns.
Tanzania Trade Data Analytics
How can Tanzania trade data analytics uncover corridor trade trends, connectivity patterns, and East Africa market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Tanzania historical trade records across essential goods, agricultural, and corridor-linked trade sectors.
- Track Tanzania import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for corridor and regional connectivity trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to East African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand route dependence, supply access, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing corridor markets and regional trade opportunities in Tanzania.
Advantages of Tanzania Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2023 Tanzania Imports
US $15.12B2023 Tanzania Exports
US $7.27BWhat trade insights are included in Tanzania import and export trade data?
Tanzania trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Tanzania trade data?
Use Tanzania import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Tanzania trade trends and market demand using Tanzania trade data?
Tanzania trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tanzania Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Tanzania in 2023?
On the export side, the leading export product is Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin (HS 71) with a total export value of US$ 3.14B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 7.27B. Key export categories also include Precious Metals.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Tanzania. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name