Cast iron pipes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cast iron pipes by Tanzania reached $3.6 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.3 million.
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 | $3.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 8.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports cast iron pipes from
India alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 68% |
| China | $919K | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $109K | 3.1% |
| United States | $49K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $15K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.24, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania cast iron pipes imports (HS 7303): 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 7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron pipes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cast iron pipes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron pipes to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (26%) and Hong Kong (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cast iron pipes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron pipes?
The HS code for cast iron pipes is heading 7303. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7303.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7303 page.
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