Steel structural sections imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structural sections by Tanzania reached $113.2 million in 2024 (65.0 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $161.7 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 | $113.2M | 65.0K t |
| 2023 | $161.7M | 56.7K t |
| 2022 | $112.1M | 45.2K t |
| 2021 | $97.8M | 53.1K t |
| 2020 | $99.5M | 48.8K t |
| 2019 | $75.3M | 42.5K t |
| 2018 | $78.4M | 37.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.3M | 23.3K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel structural sections from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+186% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.1M | 56% |
| India | $19.7M | 17% |
| Vietnam | $5.1M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $1.2M | 1% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 64% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 22% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 8.3% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 4% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.49, 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 structural sections exports from Tanzania
Tanzania exported $1.1 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (32%), Libya (20%), DR Congo (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $345K | 32% |
| Libya | $218K | 20% |
| DR Congo | $213K | 20% |
| Malawi | $85K | 7.8% |
| Lebanon | $60K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $50K | 4.6% |
| Mozambique | $36K | 3.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $27K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $18K | 1.6% |
| Seychelles | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel structural sections worth $113.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($63.1 million), followed by India (17%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.3 million in 2017 to $113.2 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $161.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $99.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Tanzania exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Libya and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $112.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (64% of the value) and 7308.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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