Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated steel sheet by Tanzania reached $110.0 million in 2024 (95.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $110.0M | 95.1K t |
| 2023 | $84.9M | 73.8K t |
| 2022 | $93.9M | 68.1K t |
| 2021 | $86.4M | 63.8K t |
| 2020 | $42.5M | 40.7K t |
| 2019 | $82.6M | 52.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.4M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 24.1K t |
Where Tanzania imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.4M | 68% |
| Kenya | $20.8M | 19% |
| South Africa | $12.2M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 1.5% |
| India | $372K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $210K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $93K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $38K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel sheet exports from Tanzania
Exports of plastic-coated steel sheet by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+623% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 90% |
| Malawi | $145K | 6.2% |
| China | $37K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $25K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $22K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $110.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($74.4 million), followed by Kenya (19%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.08 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 sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $110.0 million in 2024, an increase of 300%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Tanzania exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Malawi and China. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $107.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. 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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