Aluminium alloy hollow profiles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $17.6 million of aluminium alloy hollow profiles in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.6 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 | $17.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium alloy hollow profiles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 98% |
| India | $147K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $78K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $47K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 20% above the world average of $4.85. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania aluminium alloy hollow profiles imports (HS 7604.21): 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 7604.21: Aluminium: alloys, hollow profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy hollow profiles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium alloy hollow profiles worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy hollow profiles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by India (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy hollow profiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $4.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy hollow profiles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy hollow profiles?
The HS code for aluminium alloy hollow profiles is subheading 7604.21. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 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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