Steel shapes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel shapes by Tanzania reached $23.2 million in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $23.2M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 25.7K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 16.5K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel shapes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.6M | 80% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| India | $568K | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $449K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $329K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $195K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $132K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $128K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 28% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 17% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 12% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 11% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 11% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 8.6% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 5.2% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel shapes exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $4.9 million of steel shapes in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mozambique accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.8M | 78% |
| Rwanda | $563K | 12% |
| DR Congo | $287K | 5.8% |
| Kenya | $95K | 1.9% |
| Malawi | $68K | 1.4% |
| Burundi | $66K | 1.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 0.2% |
| Comoros | $5K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel shapes worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2022 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel shapes?
Yes. Tanzania exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mozambique, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7216.31 (28% of the value) and 7216.33 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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