Seamless hollow profile imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless hollow profile by Tanzania reached $6.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 682 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 859 t |
| 2020 | $775K | 447 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 687 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 639 t |
| 2017 | $539K | 407 t |
Where Tanzania imports seamless hollow profile from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Sweden (31%), Canada (15%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 46% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 31% |
| Canada | $972K | 15% |
| South Africa | $164K | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $88K | 1.4% |
| India | $59K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.9% |
| Norway | $48K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $41K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $37K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 138% above the world average of $2.21. 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.
Seamless hollow profile exports from Tanzania
Exports of seamless hollow profile by Tanzania reached $244 thousand in 2024 (184 tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (42%), South Africa (30%), Zambia (25%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $103K | 42% |
| South Africa | $73K | 30% |
| Zambia | $61K | 25% |
| Malawi | $8K | 3.1% |
| Israel | $0K | 0% |
| Mozambique | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania seamless hollow profile imports (HS 7304.90): 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 7304.90: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, n.e.c. in heading no. 7304.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless hollow profile imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported seamless hollow profile worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless hollow profile to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Sweden (31%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 328% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless hollow profile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 138% above the world average of $2.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless hollow profile to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $539 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export seamless hollow profile?
Yes. Tanzania exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless hollow profile?
The HS code for seamless hollow profile is subheading 7304.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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