Steel articles imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel articles by Tanzania reached $63.7 million in 2024 (38.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $84.2 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 | $63.7M | 38.7K t |
| 2023 | $68.0M | 38.9K t |
| 2022 | $75.3M | 42.1K t |
| 2021 | $84.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2020 | $53.6M | 38.5K t |
| 2019 | $38.5M | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $34.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 25.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.7M | 59% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 12% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 8% |
| India | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $788K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $735K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $714K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $639K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 61% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 24% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 12% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 63% below the world average of $4.42, 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.
Steel articles exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.7 million of steel articles in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (32%), South Africa (14%), Spain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $546K | 32% |
| South Africa | $243K | 14% |
| Spain | $233K | 14% |
| Kenya | $157K | 9.2% |
| Mozambique | $156K | 9.2% |
| Zambia | $122K | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 3.8% |
| United States | $46K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $42K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $23K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel articles worth $63.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($37.7 million), followed by Italy (12%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel articles to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $63.7 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2021 at $84.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel articles?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Spain. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $62.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (61% of the value) and 7326.11 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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