Copper tubes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $2.3 million of copper tubes in 2024 (306 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.3M | 306 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 222 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $782K | 181 t |
| 2019 | $641K | 188 t |
| 2018 | $778K | 159 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 192 t |
Where Tanzania imports copper tubes from
China alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 77% |
| India | $190K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $114K | 5% |
| South Korea | $62K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 2% |
| Greece | $32K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.4% |
| United States | $26K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7411
| 7411.10 | Copper: tubes and pipes, of refined copper | 87% |
| 7411.21 | Brass tubes and pipes | 6.9% |
| 7411.29 | Copper alloy tubes other | 5.8% |
| 7411.22 | Cupronickel tubes | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 29% below the world average of $10.65, 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 copper tubes imports (HS 7411): 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 7411: Copper tubes and pipes.
Common questions
What is the value of copper tubes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported copper tubes worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper tubes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (8%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $10.65 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 tubes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper tubes?
The HS code for copper tubes is heading 7411. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7411.10 (87% of the value) and 7411.21 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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