Carbon steel line pipe imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported carbon steel line pipe worth $19.7 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $19.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $241K | 73 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $575K | 328 t |
| 2018 | $291K | 193 t |
| 2017 | $357K | 392 t |
Where Tanzania imports carbon steel line pipe from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $19.6M | 99% |
| China | $84K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $56K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 64% above the world average of $1.50. 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 carbon steel line pipe imports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported carbon steel line pipe worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel line pipe to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($19.6 million), followed by China (0%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel line pipe to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $357 thousand in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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