Aluminium scrap exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $2.5 million of aluminium scrap in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 5.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports aluminium scrap to
India alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 71% |
| China | $255K | 10% |
| South Korea | $236K | 9.5% |
| Thailand | $95K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $82K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 0.8% |
| Comoros | $19K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.7% |
| Curaçao | $4K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.78, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported aluminium scrap worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (10%) and South Korea (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
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