Tanzania: Market for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA 2025

Market Size for Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA declined significantly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -27.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA decreased by 0% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X units) was the main destination for exports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA from Tanzania, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uganda totaled +91.0%.

In value terms, Uganda ($X) also remains the key foreign market for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA exports from Tanzania.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Uganda stood at +54.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA amounted to $X per unit, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price faced a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 150% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uganda amounted to -18.2% per year.

Imports of Electrical Transformers with Non-Liquid Dielectric, of Power Handling Capacity from 1 kVA to 16 kVA

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA imported into Tanzania rose sharply to X units, with an increase of 11% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,652%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 500%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of imports of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA to Tanzania, with a combined 83% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +26.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA to Tanzania, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +96.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-12.5% per year) and China (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for electrical transformers with non-liquid dielectric, of power handling capacity from X kVA to X kVA stood at $X per unit in 2022, rising by 213% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 1,160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+66.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform