Narrow steel strips imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported narrow steel strips worth $4.8 million (30.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.4 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 | $4.8M | 30.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $636K | 645 t |
| 2017 | $749K | 1.0K t |
Where Tanzania imports narrow steel strips from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Turkey (28%), Oman (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 28% |
| Oman | $733K | 15% |
| Iran | $422K | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $280K | 5.9% |
| India | $198K | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $147K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $86K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $60K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 83% |
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 9.7% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 4.5% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 1.9% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 1.2% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 86% below the world average of $1.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported narrow steel strips worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Oman (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $748 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 538%. The peak was 2022 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7211.29 (83% of the value) and 7211.19 (10%).
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