Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $194.2 million (319.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $250.0 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 | $194.2M | 319.5K t |
| 2023 | $225.7M | 311.9K t |
| 2022 | $250.0M | 273.4K t |
| 2021 | $230.9M | 256.8K t |
| 2020 | $113.6M | 186.6K t |
| 2019 | $106.2M | 173.3K t |
| 2018 | $126.6M | 182.1K t |
| 2017 | $77.1M | 132.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.3M | 63% |
| Japan | $69.6M | 36% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $923K | 0.5% |
| India | $673K | 0.4% |
| United States | $111K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coil thin exports from Tanzania
Exports of hot-rolled steel coil thin by Tanzania reached $942 thousand in 2024 (921 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $762K | 81% |
| Zambia | $181K | 19% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $194.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 319.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($121.3 million), followed by Japan (36%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.60 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 coil thin to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.1 million in 2017 to $194.2 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2022 at $250.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $165.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hot-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. Tanzania exported $942 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $193.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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