Cast iron articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $11.4 million of cast iron articles in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $11.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 3.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports cast iron articles from
India alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.2M | 72% |
| China | $2.2M | 19% |
| Egypt | $423K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $213K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $62K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $53K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $51K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $47K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $44K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 85% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 11% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cast iron articles worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by China (19%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (85% of the value) and 7325.99 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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