Non-rectangular steel bar imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-rectangular steel bar by Tanzania reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.8 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 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 25.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 32.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 6.4K t |
Where Tanzania imports non-rectangular steel bar from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (32%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 48% |
| India | $842K | 32% |
| Turkey | $246K | 9.4% |
| Kenya | $86K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 3% |
| South Africa | $50K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.8% |
| Iran | $20K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-rectangular steel bar exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $348 thousand of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (400 tonnes). Republic of the Congo alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $257K | 74% |
| Burundi | $48K | 14% |
| Mozambique | $27K | 7.8% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 3.6% |
| France | $3K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by India (32%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2019 at $21.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. Tanzania exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, Burundi and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 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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