Railway track imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported railway track worth $19.6 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $120.9 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 | $19.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $56.2M | 43.6K t |
| 2022 | $45.3M | 38.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $70.4M | 38.6K t |
| 2019 | $120.9M | 102.0K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2017 | $369K | 222 t |
Where Tanzania imports railway track from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+449% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 55% |
| Austria | $7.3M | 37% |
| India | $982K | 5% |
| Australia | $360K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 50% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 50% |
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 0.1% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.45.
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 track imports (HS 7302): 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: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported railway track worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Austria (37%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 449% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $1.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway track to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $369 thousand in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $120.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7302.10 (50% of the value) and 7302.90 (50%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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