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Marchés / East Africa / Tanzania
TZ East Africa

Pelles d’occasion to Tanzania

EACOP pipeline + SGR rail drove 40% volume jump 2024–25.

1,400
unités/yr · est.
+9%/yr
YoY trend
20–30 t
dominant class
< 10 y
age limit
Population
67 M
GDP
$85 B
Prix band CIF
$18–80 k
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Macro snapshot · Tanzania

What's moving this market.

Facteurs macro shape which weight class and brand mix actually moves volume. Read this before locking inventory.

Moteurs de demande
  • SGR rail
  • Minières (gold, gas)
  • EAC
Mix des marques leaders
CatSanyHitachi
Why this mix: brand preference tracks parts availability and re-sale value. Cat / Komatsu lead in markets with established dealers; Sany / XCMG dominate cost-sensitive new entrants.
Configuration commerciale
Droit
25% + 18% VAT
Limite d’âge
< 10 y
Devise
TZS / USD
Paiement
USD T/T
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Référence opérationnelle

How a deal to Tanzania actually runs.

Certificats requis
  • 01 TBS PVoC
  • 02 TIN
We coordinate toutes pre-shipment inspections at origin with SGS / Cotecna / Bureau Veritas. No agency markup; certificate fees are passed at cost on your CIF invoice.
Notes douanières — Tanzania

TBS (Tanzania Bureau sur Standards) PVoC required. TIN number for importer. SUMATRA transit permit for inland delivery.

Droit d’importation
25% + 18% VAT
Limite d’âge
< 10 y
Devise / settlement
TZS / USD
Conditions de paiement
USD T/T
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Vue d’ensemble du marché

Why Tanzania imports the way it does.

Tanzania serves a dual role — domestic market with active mining (Geita and Bulyanhulu gold operations, Mwadui diamond, tanzanite gemstones) and infrastructure, AND as a transit hub for landlocked neighbors Zambia, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and Malawi.

Dar es Salaam is the only viable port for international imports. TBS Pre-shipment Verification sur Conformity (PVoC) is required for most regulated imports. We coordinate this through SGS, Intertek, or Bureau Veritas at origin.

For transit cargo to landlocked neighbors, Dar es Salaam offers bonded transit facilities. TANCIS electronic customs system processes most clearances within 7-14 days with complete documentation.

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East Africa comparison

Tanzania vs regional peers.

Same region, different import profiles. Side-by-side on volume, duty, and age cap.

Pays Unités/an Classe Tendance
TZ Tanzania · this market 1,400 20–30 t +9%/yr
KE Kenya 2,200 20–30 t +6%/yr
Conçu pour Tanzania acheteurs et agents

CIF quote to Tanzania in 24 hours.

Envoyer your spec (year, hours, class, attachments) and discharge port. We return the country-specific compliance package and total landed cost the next business day.