Self-tapping screw imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-tapping screw by Tanzania reached $3.4 million in 2024 (647 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% 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 | $3.4M | 647 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 693 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 498 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 268 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 271 t |
| 2018 | $369K | 284 t |
| 2017 | $309K | 139 t |
Where Tanzania imports self-tapping screw from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 95% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.9% |
| India | $13K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $4K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 44% above the world average of $3.68. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania self-tapping screw imports (HS 7318.14): 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 7318.14: Iron or steel: threaded self-tapping screws.
Common questions
What is the value of self-tapping screw imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported self-tapping screw worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 647 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-tapping screw to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Taiwan (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-tapping screw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 44% above the world average of $3.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-tapping screw to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $308 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-tapping screw?
The HS code for self-tapping screw is subheading 7318.14. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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