Tanzania Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Tanzania's imports was $20.2B in 2025, ranked 96th globally. This represents a 18.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's imports stood at $20.2B in 2025, a rise of +$3.2B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $20.2B by 2025. Tanzania ranked 96th globally.
Tanzania’s imports have risen dramatically over the 50‑year series, expanding from a trough of 696,688,164.65 in 1976 to an all‑time peak of 20,168,426,524.46 in 2025, which also represents the latest recorded level and places the country 96th globally. This surge reflects the nation’s growing integration into regional and global supply chains, heightened demand for capital goods, and a diversification of consumption patterns. By contrast, Senegal recorded 18,763,048,418.84 in the same year, illustrating that Tanzania’s import volume now exceeds several middle‑income peers while still lagging behind larger economies such as Paraguay, which reached 21,223,661,649.00. The upward trajectory is underpinned by infrastructure projects and expanding manufacturing, yet future shifts in exchange‑rate stability, trade‑policy reforms, or commodity price volatility could alter the pace of growth. Continued diversification and investment in domestic production will be crucial to moderating the import expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $24.2B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $22.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $20.2B | - | - |
| 2025 | $20.2B | +$3.2B | #96 |
| 2024 | $17.0B | +$865.9M | #57 |
| 2023 | $16.1B | −$549.4M | #76 |
| 2022 | $16.7B | +$5.1B | #84 |
| 2021 | $11.6B | +$2.5B | #83 |
| 2020 | $9.2B | −$1.3B | #83 |
| 2019 | $10.4B | −$41.8M | #84 |
| 2018 | $10.4B | +$1.2B | #81 |
| 2017 | $9.3B | +$336.0M | #81 |
| 2016 | $9.0B | −$1.6B | #87 |
| 2015 | $10.6B | −$3.0B | #90 |
| 2014 | $13.6B | +$48.5M | #94 |
| 2013 | $13.5B | +$839.6M | #96 |
| 2012 | $12.7B | +$642.4M | #96 |
| 2011 | $12.0B | +$3.0B | #97 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's imports was $20.2B in 2025. Ranked 96th globally. This represents a 18.7% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's imports peaked at $20.2B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Tanzania was $696.7M in 1976.
Tanzania ranks 96th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's imports is projected to reach $20.2B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Tanzania's imports was approximately 20.17 billion ($20.2B) in 2025.
The imports of Tanzania in 2025 was $20.2B. This ranks 96th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_imports,
title = {Tanzania Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}