Low carbon square steel bloom imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $23.7 million (43.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.2 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 | $23.7M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.5M | 34.6K t |
| 2022 | $41.2M | 64.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 32.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 13.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.9M | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 24.7K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 34.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports low carbon square steel bloom from
South Africa alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.2M | 60% |
| China | $8.5M | 36% |
| Zambia | $1.0M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Low carbon square steel bloom exports from Tanzania
Exports of low carbon square steel bloom by Tanzania reached $1.2 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania low carbon square steel bloom imports (HS 7207.11): 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 7207.11: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel: containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, of rectangular (including square) cross-section, width less than twice thickness.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon square steel bloom imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported low carbon square steel bloom worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon square steel bloom to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by China (36%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon square steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon square steel bloom to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $41.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export low carbon square steel bloom?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon square steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon square steel bloom is subheading 7207.11. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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