Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $5.5 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.1 million.
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 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 803 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 469 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 9.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
One supplier dominates: Sweden accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $3.2M | 58% |
| Canada | $837K | 15% |
| India | $337K | 6.2% |
| China | $303K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $215K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $197K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $128K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $86K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $72K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 58% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 25% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 7.1% |
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 5.2% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 4% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 0.5% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 0.5% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 172% above the world average of $1.44. 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 bars and shapes exports from Tanzania
Exports of alloy steel bars and shapes by Tanzania reached $1.7 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (30%), Malawi (25%), Mozambique (17%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $513K | 30% |
| Malawi | $431K | 25% |
| Mozambique | $287K | 17% |
| Zambia | $259K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $162K | 9.3% |
| Burundi | $85K | 4.9% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Tanzania?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Canada (15%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 542% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 172% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export alloy steel bars and shapes?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7228.60 (58% of the value) and 7228.80 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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