Forged grinding balls imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged grinding balls by Tanzania reached $15.4 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.0 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 | $15.4M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 22.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 20.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports forged grinding balls from
Most of the value came from Italy (46%), China (45%), Mexico (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.1M | 46% |
| China | $6.9M | 45% |
| Mexico | $715K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $468K | 3% |
| India | $158K | 1% |
| South Africa | $93K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported forged grinding balls worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 170 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Tanzania?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by China (45%) and Mexico (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export forged grinding balls?
Yes. Tanzania exported $358 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Zambia and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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