Aluminium wire imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium wire by Tanzania reached $53.8 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $53.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $67.2M | 21.8K t |
| 2022 | $42.5M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $27.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $34.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports aluminium wire from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (39%), Bahrain (26%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $21.2M | 39% |
| Bahrain | $13.7M | 26% |
| India | $6.1M | 11% |
| South Korea | $6.1M | 11% |
| Oman | $5.2M | 9.8% |
| Egypt | $856K | 1.6% |
| China | $592K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7605
| 7605.11 | Aluminium wire thick | 99% |
| 7605.21 | Aluminium alloy wire thick | 0.8% |
| 7605.19 | Aluminium wire fine | 0.1% |
| 7605.29 | Aluminium alloy wire fine | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7605.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, close to the world average of $3.22.
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 wire imports (HS 7605): 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 7605: Aluminium wire.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium wire imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported aluminium wire worth $53.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 186 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium wire to Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Bahrain (26%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.22 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 wire to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $53.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $67.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium wire?
The HS code for aluminium wire is heading 7605. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7605.11 (99% of the value) and 7605.21 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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