Stainless steel sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported stainless steel sheet worth $2.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 731 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 500 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 476 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 423 t |
Where Tanzania imports stainless steel sheet from
China alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 72% |
| India | $345K | 16% |
| South Africa | $145K | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 1% |
| France | $12K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.33 | Thin cold-rolled stainless | 22% |
| 7219.34 | Very thin cold-rolled stainless | 18% |
| 7219.22 | Hot-rolled stainless plate | 9.5% |
| 7219.12 | Thick stainless coil | 8.6% |
| 7219.14 | Thin stainless coil | 7.6% |
| 7219.23 | Medium stainless sheet | 7% |
| 7219.31 | Cold-rolled stainless plate | 5.8% |
| 7219.90 | Stainless sheet (other processing) | 5.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 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 stainless steel sheet imports (HS 7219): 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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported stainless steel sheet worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (16%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless steel sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7219.33 (22% of the value) and 7219.34 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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