Ferro-alloys exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $11.5 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 144% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $935K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $23K | 25 t |
Where Tanzania exports ferro-alloys to
Netherlands alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $9.7M | 84% |
| Uganda | $1.3M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $388K | 3.4% |
| Mauritania | $122K | 1.1% |
| Madagascar | $33K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 99% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 0.8% |
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 0% |
| 7202.91 | Ferro-titanium | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
Ferro-alloys imports to Tanzania
Imports of ferro-alloys by Tanzania reached $4.8 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.0M | 63% |
| India | $966K | 20% |
| South Africa | $768K | 16% |
| China | $58K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania ferro-alloys exports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported ferro-alloys worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 127 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy ferro-alloys from Tanzania?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Uganda (11%) and Pakistan (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average export price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ferro-alloys from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23 thousand in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.7 million. Over 7 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import ferro-alloys?
Yes. Tanzania imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, India and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7202.30 (99% of the value) and 7202.11 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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