Steel pipe fittings imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel pipe fittings by Tanzania reached $18.6 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. 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 | $18.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 3.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel pipe fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (16%), Austria (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 31% |
| India | $3.0M | 16% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $664K | 3.6% |
| United States | $640K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $576K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $543K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $274K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 33% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 28% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 9.2% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 8.2% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 6.5% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 6.1% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 4.1% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 58% below the world average of $6.18, 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 pipe fittings exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $297 thousand of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (114 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (32%), Kenya (25%), Angola (22%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $96K | 32% |
| Kenya | $76K | 26% |
| Angola | $65K | 22% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $13K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.2% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.6% |
| Ghana | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel pipe fittings worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by India (16%) and Austria (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel pipe fittings 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 2023 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Tanzania exported $297 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Kenya and Angola. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (33% of the value) and 7307.93 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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