Aluminium sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium sheet by Tanzania reached $11.7 million in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $11.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 77% |
| India | $958K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $749K | 6.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $462K | 4% |
| Spain | $216K | 1.9% |
| Rwanda | $53K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $52K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $37K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $25K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 51% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 22% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 19% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 7.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.92 per kg, 49% below the world average of $3.79, 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 sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium sheet worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by India (8%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.92 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $3.79 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 sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7606.12 (51% of the value) and 7606.11 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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