Precious metal scrap exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $85.8 million of precious metal scrap in 2024 (2 tonnes). Value rose 671% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $201.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85.8M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 5 t |
| 2022 | $84.0M | 65 t |
| 2021 | $201.4M | 609 t |
| 2020 | $25.2M | 82 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 85 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 242 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 175 t |
Where Tanzania exports precious metal scrap to
One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $43.5M | 51% |
| India | $42.3M | 49% |
| Germany | $13K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7112
| 7112.91 | Gold scrap and waste | 100% |
| 7112.92 | Platinum scrap and waste | 0% |
| 7112.99 | Precious metal scrap (other types) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $47,692.44 per kg, 41820% above the world average of $113.77. 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 precious metal scrap exports (HS 7112): 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 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal scrap exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported precious metal scrap worth $85.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 671% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal scrap from Tanzania?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($43.5 million), followed by India (49%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $47,692.44 per kg in 2024, 41820% above the world average of $113.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of precious metal scrap from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $85.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $201.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal scrap?
The HS code for precious metal scrap is heading 7112. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7112.91 (100% of the value) and 7112.92 (0%).
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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