Copper cables imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of copper cables by Tanzania reached $8.7 million in 2024 (620 tonnes). That is 266% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $8.7M | 621 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 558 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 447 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 804 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 355 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 475 t |
Where Tanzania imports copper cables from
Spain alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $6.7M | 77% |
| China | $1.8M | 20% |
| India | $107K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $65K | 0.7% |
| Croatia | $24K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.04 per kg, 42% above the world average of $9.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 copper cables imports (HS 7413): 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 7413: Copper; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of copper cables imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported copper cables worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 266% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper cables to Tanzania?
Spain was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (20%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.04 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper cables to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper cables?
The HS code for copper cables is heading 7413. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7413.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7413 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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