Steel bridge structure imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported steel bridge structure worth $2.1 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $31.8 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 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 918 t |
Where Tanzania imports steel bridge structure from
Egypt alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.2M | 58% |
| China | $541K | 25% |
| Turkey | $245K | 11% |
| India | $95K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.7% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.12 per kg, 21% above the world average of $1.75. 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 steel bridge structure imports (HS 7308.10): 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 7308.10: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel bridge structure imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel bridge structure worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel bridge structure to Tanzania?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (25%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel bridge structure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.12 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $1.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel bridge structure to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel bridge structure?
The HS code for steel bridge structure is subheading 7308.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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