Steel semi-finished products imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $85.5 million of steel semi-finished products in 2024 (156.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $111.6 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 | $85.5M | 156.2K t |
| 2023 | $77.3M | 141.5K t |
| 2022 | $111.6M | 174.5K t |
| 2021 | $90.3M | 131.7K t |
| 2020 | $45.1M | 102.6K t |
| 2019 | $55.5M | 119.4K t |
| 2018 | $44.1M | 58.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 70.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel semi-finished products from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), China (33%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $42.3M | 49% |
| China | $28.6M | 34% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 6.1% |
| Zambia | $4.2M | 4.9% |
| India | $3.9M | 4.6% |
| Switzerland | $661K | 0.8% |
| Qatar | $635K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $20K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.19 | Low carbon round steel bloom | 68% |
| 7207.11 | Low carbon square steel bloom | 28% |
| 7207.20 | High carbon steel bloom | 4.4% |
| 7207.12 | Low carbon rectangular steel bloom | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel semi-finished products exports from Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported steel semi-finished products worth $1.2 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 100% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel semi-finished products imports (HS 7207): 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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel semi-finished products worth $85.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel semi-finished products to Tanzania?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($42.3 million), followed by China (33%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.60 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 semi-finished products to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $85.5 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2022 at $111.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.5 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel semi-finished products?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, the DR Congo and France. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $84.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7207.19 (68% of the value) and 7207.11 (28%).
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