Other steel wire imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other steel wire by Tanzania reached $2.7 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $578K | 638 t |
| 2017 | $566K | 789 t |
Where Tanzania imports other steel wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 96% |
| Belgium | $50K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $23K | 0.9% |
| India | $19K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.37, 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 steel wire exports from Tanzania
Exports of other steel wire by Tanzania reached $296 thousand in 2024 (410 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $283K | 96% |
| DR Congo | $7K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $4K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.7% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania other steel wire imports (HS 7217.90): 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 7217.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, n.e.c. in heading no. 7217.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel wire imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported other steel wire worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply other steel wire to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of other steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other steel wire to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $566 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 372%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export other steel wire?
Yes. Tanzania exported $296 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the DR Congo and Burundi. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel wire?
The HS code for other steel wire is subheading 7217.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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