Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick by Tanzania reached $6.2 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $22.7 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 | $6.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 4.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 66% |
| Sweden | $692K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $599K | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $389K | 6.3% |
| South Africa | $202K | 3.3% |
| India | $176K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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 sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Sweden (11%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.81 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 sheet thick to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2021 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. 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?
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