Cold-rolled steel coil medium imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel coil medium by Tanzania reached $4.8 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $4.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $577K | 711 t |
| 2018 | $447K | 519 t |
| 2017 | $580K | 688 t |
Where Tanzania imports cold-rolled steel coil medium from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 99% |
| India | $43K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
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 cold-rolled steel coil medium imports (HS 7209.17): 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 7209.17: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of 0.5mm or more but not exceeding 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil medium imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cold-rolled steel coil medium worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil medium to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by India (1%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.79 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 steel coil medium to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $580 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 732%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil medium is subheading 7209.17. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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