Alloy steel sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.5 million of alloy steel sheet in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $93.6 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 | $2.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $93.6M | 121.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 6.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports alloy steel sheet from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 52% |
| Japan | $448K | 18% |
| India | $361K | 15% |
| Sweden | $334K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel coil | 50% |
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 20% |
| 7225.50 | Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet | 16% |
| 7225.11 | Grain-oriented electrical sheet | 13% |
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 0.9% |
| 7225.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet | 0.5% |
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 0.2% |
| 7225.91 | Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported alloy steel sheet worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (18%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2021 at $93.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7225.30 (50% of the value) and 7225.40 (20%).
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