Hot-rolled steel sheet thin exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania exported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $3.9 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Tanzania exports hot-rolled steel sheet thin to
One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 66% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.6M | 67% |
| Burundi | $691K | 18% |
| Rwanda | $438K | 11% |
| Malawi | $101K | 2.6% |
| Zambia | $82K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thin imports to Tanzania
Imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thin by Tanzania reached $989 thousand in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $950K | 96% |
| Turkey | $12K | 1.2% |
| India | $10K | 1% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania hot-rolled steel sheet thin exports (HS 7208.54): 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 7208.54: 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 of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thin exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported hot-rolled steel sheet thin worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 98 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy hot-rolled steel sheet thin from Tanzania?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Burundi (18%) and Rwanda (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of hot-rolled steel sheet thin per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of hot-rolled steel sheet thin from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
Yes. Tanzania imported $989 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and India. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thin is subheading 7208.54. 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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