Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.9 million of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip in 2024 (29.2 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 112% 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 | $3.9M | 29.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 21.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 20.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $416K | 274 t |
| 2018 | $44K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $20K | 245 t |
Where Tanzania imports cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), China (20%), Oman (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.3M | 34% |
| China | $773K | 20% |
| Oman | $731K | 19% |
| Iran | $422K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $280K | 7.1% |
| India | $169K | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $147K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $60K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $23K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 92% below the world average of $1.68, 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 cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imports (HS 7211.29): 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 7211.29: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, cold-rolled, of a width less than 600mm, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Tanzania?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Oman (19%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip?
The HS code for cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip is subheading 7211.29. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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