Steel stoves imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported steel stoves worth $12.5 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $12.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel stoves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 83% |
| Turkey | $714K | 5.7% |
| Kenya | $708K | 5.7% |
| India | $182K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $136K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $86K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $37K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $32K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $26K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7321
| 7321.11 | Gas cookers | 72% |
| 7321.90 | Domestic appliance parts | 10% |
| 7321.19 | Solid fuel cookers | 10% |
| 7321.12 | Liquid fuel cookers | 3.3% |
| 7321.81 | Gas heaters non-electric | 2.9% |
| 7321.89 | Solid fuel heaters non-electric | 0.9% |
| 7321.82 | Oil heaters non-electric | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7321.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.91 per kg, 27% below the world average of $5.39, 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 stoves exports from Tanzania
Exports of steel stoves by Tanzania reached $1.3 million in 2024 (198 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.3M | 99% |
| Cuba | $5K | 0.4% |
| Comoros | $1K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Gabon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel stoves imports (HS 7321): 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 7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel stoves imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel stoves worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel stoves to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel stoves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.91 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $5.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel stoves to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel stoves?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Cuba and the Comoros. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel stoves?
The HS code for steel stoves is heading 7321. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7321.11 (72% of the value) and 7321.90 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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