Thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil by Tanzania reached $38.0 million in 2024 (62.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 89% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $38.0M | 62.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 30.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.9M | 29.3K t |
| 2020 | $31.3M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 80.2K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 55.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 41.8K t |
Where Tanzania imports thin hot-rolled pickled coil from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $31.0M | 82% |
| China | $7.1M | 19% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0% |
| Ecuador | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.83, 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.
Thin hot-rolled pickled coil exports from Tanzania
Exports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil by Tanzania reached $707 thousand in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). DR Congo alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $377K | 53% |
| Rwanda | $330K | 47% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania thin hot-rolled pickled coil imports (HS 7208.27): 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 7208.27: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, pickled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thin hot-rolled pickled coil imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported thin hot-rolled pickled coil worth $38.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply thin hot-rolled pickled coil to Tanzania?
Japan was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Australia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of thin hot-rolled pickled coil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of thin hot-rolled pickled coil to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $38.0 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2019 at $44.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
Yes. Tanzania exported $707 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $37.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil?
The HS code for thin hot-rolled pickled coil is subheading 7208.27. 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?
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