Hot-rolled steel bars imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $38.5 million (70.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.6 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 | $38.5M | 70.2K t |
| 2023 | $59.4M | 90.7K t |
| 2022 | $59.6M | 79.8K t |
| 2021 | $50.2M | 74.2K t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 62.0K t |
| 2019 | $40.6M | 69.5K t |
| 2018 | $30.7M | 47.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 44.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports hot-rolled steel bars from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.3M | 92% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $358K | 0.9% |
| India | $331K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $316K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $213K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Small diameter hot-rolled bar | 93% |
| 7213.20 | Free-cutting hot-rolled bar | 3.6% |
| 7213.10 | Deformed hot-rolled bar | 2.1% |
| 7213.99 | Large diameter hot-rolled bar | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
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 bars imports (HS 7213): 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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel bars to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel bars to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2022 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (93% of the value) and 7213.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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