Steel storage tanks imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel storage tanks by Tanzania reached $43.6 million in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 720% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $43.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 926 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 803 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 627 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 623 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 583 t |
Where Tanzania imports steel storage tanks from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.2M | 88% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| United States | $930K | 2.1% |
| India | $655K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $597K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $585K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $528K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $419K | 1% |
| France | $144K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, close to the world average of $4.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel storage tanks exports from Tanzania
Exports of steel storage tanks by Tanzania reached $434 thousand in 2024 (157 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+691% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $304K | 70% |
| Kenya | $55K | 13% |
| Angola | $31K | 7.1% |
| Mauritius | $18K | 4% |
| Comoros | $16K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel storage tanks imports (HS 7309): 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 7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel storage tanks imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel storage tanks worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 720% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel storage tanks to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel storage tanks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 11% 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 storage tanks to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel storage tanks?
Yes. Tanzania exported $434 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Kenya and Angola. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel storage tanks?
The HS code for steel storage tanks is heading 7309. In Tanzania all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7309.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7309 page.
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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