Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $8.3 million (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 2023. 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 | $8.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports coated arc welding electrodes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 64% |
| India | $663K | 8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $544K | 6.5% |
| Germany | $433K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $321K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $233K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $218K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $158K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $122K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $96K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.15, 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.
Coated arc welding electrodes exports from Tanzania
Exports of coated arc welding electrodes by Tanzania reached $225 thousand in 2024 (209 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (48%), Uganda (26%), DR Congo (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $107K | 48% |
| Uganda | $59K | 26% |
| DR Congo | $32K | 14% |
| Zambia | $13K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $6K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coated arc welding electrodes imports (HS 8311.10): 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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by India (8%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export coated arc welding electrodes?
Yes. Tanzania exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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