Steel ingots exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of steel ingots by Tanzania reached $4.8 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 179% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $626K | 366 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 402 t |
| 2020 | $638K | 183 t |
| 2019 | $486K | 447 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 887 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 3.5K t |
Where Tanzania exports steel ingots to
India alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 64% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 29% |
| DR Congo | $322K | 6.7% |
| Malawi | $46K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Gabon | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7206
| 7206.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203) | 94% |
| 7206.90 | Steel blooms and billets | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7206.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
Steel ingots imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $328 thousand of steel ingots in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Zambia accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $257K | 78% |
| China | $61K | 19% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel ingots exports (HS 7206): 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 7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel ingots exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported steel ingots worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 179% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel ingots from Tanzania?
India was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Kenya (29%) and the DR Congo (7%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel ingots from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2017 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import steel ingots?
Yes. Tanzania imported $328 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, China and South Africa. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel ingots?
The HS code for steel ingots is heading 7206. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7206.10 (94% of the value) and 7206.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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