Rolling mill imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rolling mill by Tanzania reached $19.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 101% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $19.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 792 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 951 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 917 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports rolling mill from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 71% |
| India | $4.6M | 23% |
| United Arab Emirates | $519K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $318K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $150K | 0.8% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $53K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $25K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8455
| 8455.21 | Hot rolling mills | 68% |
| 8455.22 | Cold rolling mills | 12% |
| 8455.30 | Rolling mill rolls | 8.3% |
| 8455.90 | Rolling mill parts | 7.7% |
| 8455.10 | Tube rolling mills | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8455.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 39% below the world average of $6.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania rolling mill imports (HS 8455): 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 8455: Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported rolling mill worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by India (23%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $19.7 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill?
The HS code for rolling mill is heading 8455. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8455.21 (68% of the value) and 8455.22 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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