Welded steel tubes imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported welded steel tubes worth $49.6 million (31.7 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
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 | $49.6M | 31.7K t |
| 2023 | $46.9M | 23.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 9.6K t |
Where Tanzania imports welded steel tubes from
India alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $28.9M | 58% |
| China | $12.2M | 25% |
| Kenya | $5.5M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $534K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $457K | 0.9% |
| United States | $416K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $356K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $198K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $186K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $158K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 40% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 24% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 16% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 14% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 4% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 0.9% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0.4% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded steel tubes exports from Tanzania
Exports of welded steel tubes by Tanzania reached $15.5 million in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Rwanda alone took 60% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $9.3M | 60% |
| Burundi | $4.5M | 29% |
| DR Congo | $1.5M | 9.7% |
| Angola | $108K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $89K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $15K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported welded steel tubes worth $49.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Tanzania?
India was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($28.9 million), followed by China (25%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $49.6 million in 2024, an increase of 357%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Tanzania exported $15.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and the DR Congo. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $34.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 7306.19 (40% of the value) and 7306.90 (24%).
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