Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $21.0 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (28.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 400% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $21.0M | 28.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+681% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.3M | 87% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Kenya | $825K | 3.9% |
| India | $140K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $9K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 69% |
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 23% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 5.3% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 1.4% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 0.7% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 0.5% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 0.2% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.4 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (882 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.4M | 98% |
| Uganda | $22K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 400% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by Japan (8%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.81 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 sheets to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7209.18 (69% of the value) and 7209.17 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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