Coarse steel mesh imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.6 million of coarse steel mesh in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.4 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 | $2.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 998 t |
| 2018 | $472K | 423 t |
| 2017 | $846K | 761 t |
Where Tanzania imports coarse steel mesh from
South Africa alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 61% |
| China | $528K | 21% |
| Spain | $318K | 12% |
| Kenya | $60K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $51K | 2% |
| India | $25K | 1% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.86. 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 coarse steel mesh imports (HS 7314.20): 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 7314.20: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at intersections, of wire with a maximum cross-sectional dimension of 3mm or more and mesh size 100cm2 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse steel mesh imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported coarse steel mesh worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse steel mesh to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse steel mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coarse steel mesh to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $846 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse steel mesh?
The HS code for coarse steel mesh is subheading 7314.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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