Steel wire mesh imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported steel wire mesh worth $16.0 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.8 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 | $16.0M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 6.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.6M | 72% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $362K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $330K | 2.1% |
| India | $212K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $165K | 1% |
| Turkey | $156K | 1% |
| Australia | $124K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $115K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 27% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 16% |
| 7314.42 | Plastic-coated steel netting | 15% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 10% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 8.6% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 8.5% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 6.9% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
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 wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel wire mesh worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2022 at $25.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7314.49 (27% of the value) and 7314.20 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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