Hot-rolled steel angles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel angles worth $2.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 5.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports hot-rolled steel angles from
The largest suppliers were Spain (44%), China (26%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.2M | 44% |
| China | $680K | 26% |
| Turkey | $384K | 15% |
| Uganda | $127K | 4.8% |
| India | $126K | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $93K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $61K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $15K | 0.6% |
| Oman | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.97. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania hot-rolled steel angles imports (HS 7216.50): 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 7216.50: Iron or non-alloy steel: angles, shapes and sections, n.e.c. in heading no. 7216, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel angles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel angles worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel angles to Tanzania?
Spain was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel angles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel angles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hot-rolled steel angles?
Yes. Tanzania exported $482 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Kenya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel angles?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel angles is subheading 7216.50. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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