Steel fasteners imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $31.6 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $31.6M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 8.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.9M | 63% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 6.5% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $963K | 3% |
| United States | $869K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $862K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $776K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $527K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $386K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 60% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 11% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 8.2% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 6.2% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 5.3% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 4.9% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 1.3% |
| 7318.23 | Rivets | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.28, 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 fasteners exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported steel fasteners worth $331 thousand (146 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (47%), DR Congo (21%), Mozambique (8%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $156K | 47% |
| DR Congo | $68K | 21% |
| Mozambique | $26K | 7.8% |
| Malawi | $24K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $14K | 4.3% |
| Zambia | $11K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 2% |
| Rwanda | $5K | 1.6% |
| Guatemala | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel fasteners worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2022 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Tanzania exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the DR Congo and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $31.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (60% of the value) and 7318.14 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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