Plastic-coated steel netting imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported plastic-coated steel netting worth $2.3 million (960 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $2.3M | 960 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 623 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $490K | 293 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 490 t |
| 2018 | $172K | 111 t |
| 2017 | $189K | 141 t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic-coated steel netting from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 95% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 27% above the world average of $1.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plastic-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.42): 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 7314.42: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, coated with plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel netting imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic-coated steel netting worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 960 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel netting to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Hong Kong (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $1.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel netting to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $189 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel netting?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.42. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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