Imports by region of origin in Tanzania
Tanzania: Imports by region of origin was 550.60 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Tanzania, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports by region of origin in Tanzania stood at 550.60 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.9% on the previous year and up 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Tanzania peaked at 550.60 million current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.20 million current US$, in 1959.
That places Tanzania 114th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10.80 million current US$ | 8.50 million current US$ | 13.10 million current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 3.68 million current US$ | 2.20 million current US$ | 6.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 9.04 million current US$ | 3.10 million current US$ | 18.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 46.29 million current US$ | 16.29 million current US$ | 124.27 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 55.41 million current US$ | 38.36 million current US$ | 86.59 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.24 million current US$ | 37.40 million current US$ | 127.72 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 152.72 million current US$ | 89.02 million current US$ | 291.43 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 337.51 million current US$ | 196.38 million current US$ | 499.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 417.02 million current US$ | 286.53 million current US$ | 550.60 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 111 Uzbekistan 615.45 million current US$ compare
- 112 Saint Lucia 605.03 million current US$ compare
- 113 Sri Lanka 566.50 million current US$ compare
- 115 Netherlands Antilles 528.35 million current US$ compare
- 116 Anguilla 500.66 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Tanzania
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -1.0% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,153 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 8.4% (2023)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 78.82 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,153 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 2,541 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 788.01 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 310.12 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 42.48 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Tanzania?
- Imports by region of origin in Tanzania was 550.60 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 550.60 million current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.20 million current US$ in 1959.
- How does Tanzania rank for imports by region of origin?
- Tanzania ranks 114th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.