Tanzania: Market for Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems 2024

Market Size for Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems in Tanzania

The Tanzanian market for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems fell dramatically to $X in 2022, declining by -17.2% 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 recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Exports of Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, shipments abroad of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems decreased by -16.1% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 382%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 469% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) was the main destination for exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems from Tanzania, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X units), more than tenfold. Comoros (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo amounted to +55.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Comoros (-38.7% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems exports from Tanzania, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Kenya, with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +56.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Kenya (+14.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems stood at $X per unit in 2022, with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Comoros ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Comoros (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Window or Wall Air Conditioning Systems, Self-Contained or Split-Systems

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, approx. X units of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems were imported into Tanzania; reducing by -38.2% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems contracted modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 33%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest window, wall, or split air conditioning system supplier to Tanzania, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X units), tenfold. Thailand (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-8.2% per year) and Thailand (-13.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems to Tanzania, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (-8.1% per year) and Thailand (-13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for window or wall air conditioning systems, self-contained or split-systems amounted to $X per unit, surging by 59% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Japan ($X per unit) and South Africa ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) and South Korea ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform