Cold-rolled steel coil thin imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $14.4 million of cold-rolled steel coil thin in 2024 (21.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6427% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% 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 | $14.4M | 21.1K t |
| 2023 | $221K | 179 t |
| 2022 | $357K | 275 t |
| 2021 | $262K | 180 t |
| 2020 | $25K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $98K | 130 t |
| 2018 | $158K | 165 t |
| 2017 | $187K | 196 t |
Where Tanzania imports cold-rolled steel coil thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 88% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 12% |
| India | $64K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
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 thin imports (HS 7209.18): 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 7209.18: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel coil thin imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cold-rolled steel coil thin worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 145 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel coil thin to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Japan (12%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel coil thin to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $187 thousand in 2017 to $14.4 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 steel coil thin?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7209.18. 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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