Aluminium structural parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.1 million of aluminium structural parts in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 151% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $14.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 913 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 685 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 406 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 952 t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium structural parts from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 83% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $366K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $284K | 2% |
| India | $223K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $125K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $89K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.54 per kg, 54% above the world average of $6.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 structural parts imports (HS 7610.90): 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 7610.90: Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium structural parts worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 151% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 671% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.54 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $6.85 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 structural parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural parts?
The HS code for aluminium structural parts is subheading 7610.90. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7610 page.
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