Steel door and window imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $4.5 million of steel door and window in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 747 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 662 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 670 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 803 t |
Where Tanzania imports steel door and window from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 79% |
| South Korea | $243K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $166K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $121K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $88K | 1.9% |
| India | $84K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $46K | 1% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $30K | 0.7% |
| Israel | $30K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 69% below the world average of $4.77, 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 door and window exports from Tanzania
Exports of steel door and window by Tanzania reached $351 thousand in 2024 (449 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $344K | 98% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uruguay | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel door and window imports (HS 7308.30): 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 7308.30: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors.
Common questions
What is the value of steel door and window imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel door and window worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel door and window to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Korea (5%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel door and window per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $4.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel door and window to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel door and window?
Yes. Tanzania exported $351 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Senegal and Germany. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel door and window?
The HS code for steel door and window is subheading 7308.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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