Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Tanzania reached $49.5 million in 2024 (71.3 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $75.1 million.
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 | $49.5M | 71.3K t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 64.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.3M | 73.1K t |
| 2021 | $61.0M | 75.7K t |
| 2020 | $51.7M | 79.4K t |
| 2019 | $75.1M | 149.3K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 107.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 28.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), Turkey (40%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $24.3M | 49% |
| Turkey | $19.8M | 40% |
| India | $2.6M | 5.3% |
| China | $1.8M | 3.6% |
| Kenya | $601K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $79K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $72K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $69K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $59K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $41K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 92% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 5.3% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 2.8% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0.3% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Tanzania
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Tanzania reached $11.6 million in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+810% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $9.1M | 78% |
| Burundi | $1.2M | 10% |
| Mozambique | $548K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $498K | 4.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $257K | 2.2% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $49.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($24.3 million), followed by Turkey (40%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $49.5 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2019 at $75.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Tanzania exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (92% of the value) and 7214.99 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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