Forged steel articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported forged steel articles worth $2.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 509 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 319 t |
Where Tanzania imports forged steel articles from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 78% |
| South Africa | $193K | 9.5% |
| India | $73K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $66K | 3.2% |
| New Zealand | $49K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.7% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 81% below the world average of $4.75, 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.
Forged steel articles exports from Tanzania
Exports of forged steel articles by Tanzania reached $546 thousand in 2024 (482 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $491K | 90% |
| Kenya | $44K | 8.1% |
| Zambia | $10K | 1.8% |
| Guatemala | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania forged steel articles imports (HS 7326.19): 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 7326.19: Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported forged steel articles worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel articles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $4.75 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 steel articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export forged steel articles?
Yes. Tanzania exported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Kenya and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel articles?
The HS code for forged steel articles is subheading 7326.19. 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?
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