High carbon steel bloom imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported high carbon steel bloom worth $3.8 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 176% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 161% 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 | $3.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $0K | - |
| 2020 | $1K | 2 t |
| 2019 | $203K | 369 t |
| 2018 | $510K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5K | 5 t |
Where Tanzania imports high carbon steel bloom from
One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $3.2M | 84% |
| South Africa | $590K | 16% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
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 high carbon steel bloom imports (HS 7207.20): 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 7207.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight 0.25% or more of carbon.
Common questions
What is the value of high carbon steel bloom imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported high carbon steel bloom worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 176% on 2023.
Which countries supply high carbon steel bloom to Tanzania?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of high carbon steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high carbon steel bloom to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $833 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for high carbon steel bloom?
The HS code for high carbon steel bloom is subheading 7207.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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