Other coated steel imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $15.1 million of other coated steel in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $25.5 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 | $15.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 5.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports other coated steel from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 93% |
| India | $475K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $362K | 2.4% |
| Uganda | $81K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $64K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| France | $7K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.23 per kg, 53% below the world average of $2.61, 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.
Other coated steel exports from Tanzania
Exports of other coated steel by Tanzania reached $341 thousand in 2024 (300 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $340K | 100% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania other coated steel imports (HS 7210.90): 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 7210.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with materials n.e.c. in heading no. 7210.
Common questions
What is the value of other coated steel imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported other coated steel worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply other coated steel to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by India (3%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of other coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.23 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other coated steel to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. The peak was 2023 at $25.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export other coated steel?
Yes. Tanzania exported $341 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Nigeria. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other coated steel?
The HS code for other coated steel is subheading 7210.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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