Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $266.4 million (431.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $266.4M | 431.3K t |
| 2023 | $286.0M | 388.8K t |
| 2022 | $316.2M | 345.6K t |
| 2021 | $302.1M | 341.5K t |
| 2020 | $165.1M | 260.3K t |
| 2019 | $179.1M | 299.2K t |
| 2018 | $187.8M | 272.8K t |
| 2017 | $118.8M | 208.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports hot-rolled steel coils from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $154.6M | 58% |
| Japan | $102.7M | 39% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| India | $1.4M | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 0.4% |
| Spain | $924K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $789K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $495K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $169K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 73% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 14% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 3.3% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 2.3% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 1.6% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 1.4% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 1.3% |
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coils exports from Tanzania
Exports of hot-rolled steel coils by Tanzania reached $7.4 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+396% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tanzania hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $266.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 431.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($154.6 million), followed by Japan (39%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.8 million in 2017 to $266.4 million in 2024, an increase of 124%. The peak was 2022 at $316.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $227.7 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Tanzania exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Rwanda and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $259.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (73% of the value) and 7208.27 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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