Aluminium ingots imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium ingots by Tanzania reached $29.5 million in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $29.5M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 3.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium ingots from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), China (14%), Indonesia (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.2M | 24% |
| China | $4.3M | 15% |
| Indonesia | $3.6M | 12% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 7.7% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 7.5% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 4.2% |
| Bahrain | $572K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 58% |
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots exports from Tanzania
Exports of aluminium ingots by Tanzania reached $12.4 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+327% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 69% |
| India | $3.1M | 25% |
| Japan | $313K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $274K | 2.2% |
| Rwanda | $67K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $33K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania aluminium ingots imports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium ingots worth $29.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium ingots to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Indonesia (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $2.57 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 ingots to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $29.5 million in 2024, an increase of 325%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export aluminium ingots?
Yes. Tanzania exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and Japan. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7601.10 (58% of the value) and 7601.20 (42%).
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