Stainless steel sinks imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel sinks by Tanzania reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.4 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 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 823 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 661 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 525 t |
| 2019 | $921K | 747 t |
| 2018 | $948K | 414 t |
| 2017 | $965K | 461 t |
Where Tanzania imports stainless steel sinks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 87% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 2.7% |
| India | $46K | 2% |
| South Africa | $42K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $23K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 76% below the world average of $7.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania stainless steel sinks imports (HS 7324.10): 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 7324.10: Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sinks imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported stainless steel sinks worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sinks to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel sinks to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $965 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sinks?
The HS code for stainless steel sinks is subheading 7324.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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