Thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.7 million of thick hot-rolled steel sheet in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $3.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 4.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports thick hot-rolled steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 60% |
| United Arab Emirates | $481K | 13% |
| South Korea | $480K | 13% |
| Hong Kong | $285K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $155K | 4.1% |
| India | $66K | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $39K | 1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 thick hot-rolled steel sheet imports (HS 7208.52): 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 7208.52: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel sheet imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported thick hot-rolled steel sheet worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of thick hot-rolled steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thick hot-rolled steel sheet to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel sheet is subheading 7208.52. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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