Building hardware imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of building hardware by Tanzania reached $6.9 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $6.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 977 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 892 t |
Where Tanzania imports building hardware from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 82% |
| India | $792K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $75K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $41K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $20K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $16K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 53% below the world average of $7.55, 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.
Building hardware exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported building hardware worth $2.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.4M | 96% |
| Zambia | $98K | 3.9% |
| Comoros | $6K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania building hardware imports (HS 8302.41): 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 8302.41: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: of base metal, suitable for buildings.
Common questions
What is the value of building hardware imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported building hardware worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply building hardware to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (11%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of building hardware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $7.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of building hardware to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export building hardware?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Zambia and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for building hardware?
The HS code for building hardware is subheading 8302.41. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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