Metal melting furnaces imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal melting furnaces by Tanzania reached $2.2 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $2.2M | 594 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 625 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $426K | 63 t |
| 2020 | $792K | 516 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 441 t |
| 2018 | $942K | 114 t |
| 2017 | $260K | 62 t |
Where Tanzania imports metal melting furnaces from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 84% |
| India | $288K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $15K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $3K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, 60% below the world average of $9.34, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania metal melting furnaces imports (HS 8417.10): 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 8417.10: Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal melting furnaces imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported metal melting furnaces worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal melting furnaces to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (13%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $9.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal melting furnaces to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $260 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 746%. The peak was 2019 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal melting furnaces?
The HS code for metal melting furnaces is subheading 8417.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8417 page.
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