Aluminium rods imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $30.0 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $41.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 4.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium rods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.2M | 87% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $788K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $455K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $391K | 1.3% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $333K | 1.1% |
| India | $222K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $100K | 0.3% |
| Oman | $78K | 0.3% |
| United States | $68K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 59% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 38% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium rods exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported aluminium rods worth $730 thousand (142 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $708K | 97% |
| Rwanda | $9K | 1.3% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 1.1% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium rods worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (4%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $30.0 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2023 at $53.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export aluminium rods?
Yes. Tanzania exported $730 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Rwanda and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $29.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (58% of the value) and 7604.29 (38%).
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.
Same product, other countries
Aluminium rods product types in Tanzania
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.