Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $2.6 million (955 tonnes). Value rose 47% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.6M | 955 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 664 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 693 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 344 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 538 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $764K | 213 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 372 t |
Where Tanzania imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 83% |
| Kenya | $158K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $119K | 4.6% |
| India | $87K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $5K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 22% below the world average of $3.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 955 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Kenya (6%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 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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