Welded square steel tube exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of welded square steel tube by Tanzania reached $13.4 million in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 13.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.8K t |
Where Tanzania exports welded square steel tube to
One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $8.7M | 65% |
| Burundi | $3.9M | 29% |
| DR Congo | $787K | 5.9% |
| Zambia | $12K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.1% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Welded square steel tube imports to Tanzania
Tanzania imported $8.0 million of welded square steel tube in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Kenya alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.8M | 60% |
| China | $3.1M | 39% |
| India | $48K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $13K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $10K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania welded square steel tube exports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported welded square steel tube worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 136 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy welded square steel tube from Tanzania?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Burundi (29%) and the DR Congo (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average export price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of welded square steel tube from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 909%. The peak was 2022 at $17.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does Tanzania also import welded square steel tube?
Yes. Tanzania imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kenya, China and India. On balance Tanzania is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Tanzania reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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