Steel wire ropes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire ropes by Tanzania reached $11.7 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.1 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 | $11.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Tanzania imports steel wire ropes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+404% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 68% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 11% |
| India | $624K | 5.4% |
| Latvia | $405K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $401K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $384K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $148K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 0.6% |
| France | $63K | 0.5% |
| United States | $57K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 92% |
| 7312.90 | Steel wire rope | 7.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.95 per kg, close to the world average of $2.04.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Tanzania steel wire ropes imports (HS 7312): 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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported steel wire ropes worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 823% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2023 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (92% of the value) and 7312.90 (8%).
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