Steel cookware imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported steel cookware worth $18.6 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.5 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 | $18.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $33.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 4.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel cookware from
China alone supplied 77% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 77% |
| India | $2.7M | 15% |
| Kenya | $271K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $230K | 1.2% |
| United States | $198K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $132K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $83K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $34K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 64% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 27% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 4.6% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 2.9% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 0.9% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.69 per kg, 71% below the world average of $5.77, 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 cookware exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $403 thousand of steel cookware in 2024 (147 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $338K | 84% |
| Gabon | $17K | 4.3% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $8K | 1.9% |
| United States | $6K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $4K | 1% |
| France | $4K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel cookware worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by India (15%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.69 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $51.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel cookware?
Yes. Tanzania exported $403 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Gabon and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (64% of the value) and 7323.99 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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