Alloy steel bar (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel bar (other) by Tanzania reached $3.1 million in 2024 (274 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.1M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 215 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $160K | 47 t |
| 2020 | $206K | 77 t |
| 2019 | $103K | 138 t |
| 2018 | $182K | 97 t |
| 2017 | $212K | 391 t |
Where Tanzania imports alloy steel bar (other) from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $2.6M | 82% |
| Canada | $303K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $59K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $54K | 1.7% |
| China | $48K | 1.5% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| Oman | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.46 per kg, 355% above the world average of $2.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Alloy steel bar (other) exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $748 thousand of alloy steel bar (other) in 2024 (324 tonnes). South Africa alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $513K | 69% |
| Malawi | $167K | 22% |
| DR Congo | $40K | 5.3% |
| Burundi | $28K | 3.8% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania alloy steel bar (other) imports (HS 7228.60): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7228.60: Steel, alloy: bars and rods n.e.c. in heading no. 7228.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bar (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alloy steel bar (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bar (other) to Tanzania?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Canada (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bar (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.46 per kg in 2024, 355% above the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel bar (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $212 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export alloy steel bar (other)?
Yes. Tanzania exported $748 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bar (other)?
The HS code for alloy steel bar (other) is subheading 7228.60. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7228 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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