Steel springs imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel springs by Tanzania reached $4.4 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $4.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 904 t |
Where Tanzania imports steel springs from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 62% |
| Japan | $363K | 8.3% |
| India | $241K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $175K | 4% |
| United States | $154K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $120K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $84K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $62K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $34K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7320
| 7320.10 | Leaf springs | 38% |
| 7320.20 | Helical springs | 33% |
| 7320.90 | Other steel springs | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7320.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 64% below the world average of $4.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel springs imports (HS 7320): 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 7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel springs imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel springs worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel springs to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Japan (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel springs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $4.83 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 springs to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel springs?
The HS code for steel springs is heading 7320. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7320.10 (38% of the value) and 7320.20 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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