Coated steel sheets imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $216.0 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (195.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $216.0M | 195.2K t |
| 2023 | $175.2M | 158.0K t |
| 2022 | $190.5M | 155.7K t |
| 2021 | $177.6M | 139.8K t |
| 2020 | $108.9M | 113.0K t |
| 2019 | $150.5M | 129.5K t |
| 2018 | $117.7M | 116.1K t |
| 2017 | $75.7M | 81.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $139.1M | 64% |
| Uganda | $31.4M | 15% |
| Kenya | $26.3M | 12% |
| South Africa | $12.3M | 5.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3.2M | 1.5% |
| India | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $677K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $529K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $136K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 51% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 16% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 13% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 7.2% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 7% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 2.4% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 1.9% |
| 7210.20 | Lead-coated steel sheet | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coated steel sheets exports from Tanzania
Exports of coated steel sheets by Tanzania reached $40.0 million in 2024 (34.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (42%), DR Congo (40%), Burundi (12%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported coated steel sheets worth $216.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 195.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($139.1 million), followed by Uganda (15%) and Kenya (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.7 million in 2017 to $216.0 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $151.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Tanzania exported $40.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $176.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (51% of the value) and 7210.41 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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