Export Machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… from Pakistan to Tanzania
Tanzania imported US$17.4M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025. India supplied US$14.6M of that in 2025, while Pakistan supplied US$160K, a gap of US$14.4M. Pakistan's share of the market is 0.9%.
That gap matters: buyers in Tanzania already source this product from South Asia and accept the shipping times, payment terms and documents involved. Pakistan's total sales to Tanzania grew 130% between 2020 and 2025, which suggests buyers there are increasingly open to Pakistani suppliers.
On our opportunity score, Tanzania rates 69 out of 100 (strong) and ranks 8th of 82 markets for this product. Next step: shortlist importers who buy from India today, prepare a price list on the right Incoterm, and list machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… with Tanzania as a target market so buyers can find you.
- Opportunity score
- 69/100 (Strong)
- From Pakistan (2025)
- US$0.16M
- From India (2025)
- US$14.6M
- Market size
- US$17.39M
- Check before you export
- Tanzania's import figures understate goods passing through to neighbouring countries, so read market sizes as a floor.
- Check before you export
- Many buyers work through traders and distributors. Agree payment terms in advance and use letters of credit or trade insurance where possible.
How much machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… does Tanzania import?
Tanzania imported US$17.4M of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… (HS 8438) in 2025, according to UN Comtrade.
Does Pakistan export machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Tanzania?
Yes. Pakistan exported US$160K of machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Tanzania in 2025, 0.9% of the market.
How does Pakistan compare with India in Tanzania for machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than…?
India leads: US$14.6M against Pakistan's US$160K in 2025, a gap of US$14.4M.
How can I start exporting machinery in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than… to Tanzania?
Confirm your HS code, check Tanzania's duties and standards, and list your business on BusinessListing.pk with Tanzania as a target market. Our guide "How to Choose an Export Market" and the Tanzania Global Trade profile explain the next steps.