Railway component (other) imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway component (other) by Tanzania reached $9.7 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $39.4 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 | $9.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 771 t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 14.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.9M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 565 t |
| 2017 | $180K | 92 t |
Where Tanzania imports railway component (other) from
Austria alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $7.2M | 75% |
| China | $1.1M | 11% |
| India | $959K | 9.9% |
| Australia | $360K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $3K | 0% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.30.
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 railway component (other) imports (HS 7302.90): 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 7302.90: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: n.e.c. in heading no. 7302.
Common questions
What is the value of railway component (other) imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported railway component (other) worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 182 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway component (other) to Tanzania?
Austria was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 864% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway component (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway component (other) to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway component (other)?
The HS code for railway component (other) is subheading 7302.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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