Steel nails imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel nails by Tanzania reached $7.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.1 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 | $7.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 7.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel nails from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 85% |
| Kenya | $676K | 8.7% |
| Uganda | $342K | 4.4% |
| India | $35K | 0.5% |
| New Zealand | $33K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $4K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel nails exports from Tanzania
Exports of steel nails by Tanzania reached $1.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Burundi alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burundi | $1.1M | 70% |
| DR Congo | $327K | 20% |
| Uganda | $71K | 4.4% |
| Rwanda | $42K | 2.6% |
| Malawi | $26K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $19K | 1.2% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.2% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel nails imports (HS 7317): 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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel nails worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel nails to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and Uganda (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. New Zealand grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.60 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 nails to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel nails?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burundi, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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