Aluminium cables imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Tanzania reached $31.6 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.6 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 | $31.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $28.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium cables from
India alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20.0M | 63% |
| China | $11.6M | 37% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Mexico | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 77% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium cables worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($20.0 million), followed by China (37%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 385%. The peak was 2023 at $42.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (77% of the value) and 7614.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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