Iron and steel scrap exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Tanzania reached $2.4 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.9 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 | $2.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 28.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 16.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 34.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 91.9K t |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 63% |
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 15% |
| 7204.10 | Cast iron scrap | 12% |
| 7204.30 | Tinned steel scrap | 11% |
| 7204.29 | Alloy steel scrap | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.44. 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.
Iron and steel scrap imports to Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania imported iron and steel scrap worth $646 thousand (1.5 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $618K | 96% |
| Comoros | $11K | 1.8% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 1.7% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.4% |
| India | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania iron and steel scrap exports (HS 7204): 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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported iron and steel scrap worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Uganda (12%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $0.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of iron and steel scrap from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Tanzania imported $646 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, the Comoros and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7204.21 (63% of the value) and 7204.49 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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